The University of Virginia Department of Psychology strives to advance the science, the methodology and the application of psychology through research, teaching, graduate training, and engagement in our community.

The Connelly Lab focuses on the use of the DNA methylation state of genes as markers for neural development, behavior and disorder, and genomewide methods to identify transcriptome changes in response to birth experiences. Specifically, we use translational models of epigenetic change in response to birth and the early environment in a model system of birth and birth interventions. The laboratory is well funded, dynamic, collaborative, and collegial. Learn more at www.connellylab.com.

Responsibilities

• Perform small animal sterile surgeries
• Collect tissue and manage tissue banking for future analyses
• Perform DNA/RNA analysis, including but not limited to DNA/RNA isolation, digital PCR, and DNA methylation protocols
• Perform data management and analysis
• Assist with writing manuscripts for publication
• Manage and curate data repositories

• Oversee day-to-day study management, and lead experimentation
• Provide basic animal husbandry and maintain an active breeding colony
• Collect detailed observations of animal behavior
• Follow laboratory and institutional guidelines and implement lab policies and protocols
• Report to the Principal Investigator and be responsible for the supervision of other trainees
• Adjust work schedule according to experimental demands

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with laboratory animals in behavioral analysis.
• Experience with and comfort in performing small rodent surgery.
• Supervisory experience.

Physical Demands

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

Salary Range

• The anticipated hiring range is $60,000-$70,000 and commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0077851. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

• For questions about the position, please contact Allison Perkeybile, Senior Scientist, at zng2br@virginia.edu

• For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter at rkh6j@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.