Research Associate, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

The Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Research Associate to study immune responses in progressive pulmonary fibrosis or a related topic. The candidate will use bioinformatics, human specimens, and immunological techniques to lead discovery science and develop his/her own research focus. They will work closely with many members of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. The position will report to Drs. Imre Noth and Anne Sperling, and work in the medical research buildings in the Charlottesville UVA campus.

The Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine prioritizes mentorship, collaboration, and ethical, rigorously conducted research that benefits humankind. The Department of Medicine is a highly interdisciplinary environment with an outstanding commitment to research and education. The successful candidate will be immersed in the robust intellectual environment offered by the Department of Medicine and the Beirne C. Carter for Immunology Research Programs.

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University. Employment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is viewed as training and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, is supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship during the training period.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications

• M.D. or equivalent
• Effective oral and written communication skills as evidenced by a solid track record of scientific manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations
• Expertise in pulmonary fibrosis

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.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

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 is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

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

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Application review will begin after February19, 2026.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings 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 R00800443. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for 3 references

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.

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For questions about the position, please contact Anne Sperling, emh5pg@uvahealth.org.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

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