Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Virginia is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Lee Lab, led by Dr. Carolyn Lee, Associate Professor.

A federally funded postdoctoral research fellowship is available starting August 2025 to study skin cancer biology. The Lee Lab aims to uncover key molecular and cellular mechanisms that drive premalignant disease evolution and metastasis in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a common and potentially aggressive form of skin cancer. Using SCC as a model for epithelial malignancies, which comprise over 90% of all human cancers, the lab seeks to identify unifying biological themes that may support the development of cross-cutting cancer therapies.

Our lab offers a rich experimental environment that bridges basic science and translational research. We employ a wide range of techniques including in vitro and in vivo models, high-throughput sequencing, and bioinformatic analysis.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in alignment with the lab's goals

• Contribute to experimental design, data collection, and analysis

• Prepare manuscripts for publication and present findings at scientific meetings

• Participate in mentoring junior lab members

• Engage in lab meetings, departmental seminars, and collaborative projects

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with primary cells

• Familiarity with murine cancer models

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Interest in translational applications of basic science discoveries

This position is offered as a 12-month appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. This role is designed as a training opportunity to prepare for a full-time academic or research career. Postdoctoral Research Associates work under the supervision of a senior scholar and focus on full-time research or scholarship, with the freedom to publish their findings.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits

This position will sponsor applicants for work visa who meet the qualifications.

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

Compensation:

Determined based on educational background and experience, in accordance with NIH guidelines.

Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0073718.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

• Contact information for 3 references.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm@virginia.edu.

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