Research Scientist Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch ScientistCharlottesville, VADepartment Overview The University of Virginias Research Computing (RC) team, part of UVA Information Technology Services (ITS), supports cutting-edge research across the institution by providing advanced computational resources and expertise. As a key member of the Research Computing team, you will contribute technical expertise in deep learning and LLMs, support high-impact research initiatives, and help advance UVAs leadership in data-driven discovery.
Research Associate in Computer Science Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Associate in Computer ScienceCharlottesville, VAAs a key member of the research team, the postdoctoral researcher will develop novel physics-constrained generative AI methods (diffusion models and flow matching) for real-time transmission-grid topology control. The researcher will design topology-agnostic diffusion models that generate diverse switching configurations from post-contingency grid states while satisfying network connectivity, N-1 security, and thermal limits.
CASTL Research Scientist Commonwealth of VirginiaCASTL Research ScientistCharlottesville, VARemote$90,000–$95,000 / yearThe Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning ( CASTL ) in the School of Education and Human Development is seeking applications for an experienced research scientist to work under the mentorship of Dr. Julie Cohen on several grant-funded research projects focused on teacher development. The research scientist will also have opportunities to publish emerging findings from these research studies and receive targeted professional development geared towards the scientist's career aspirations (e.g., teaching, research, university leadership experience).
NewResearch Scientist in Biomedical Engineering Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Scientist in Biomedical EngineeringCharlottesville, VA$70,000–$85,000 / yearRequired qualifications include demonstrated experience developing mechanistic models of dynamic biological systems; the ability to construct and analyze differential-equation-based models of intracellular RNA virus infection; experience with parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification, including likelihood-based, Bayesian, or Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods; proficiency in MATLAB, R, or Python; strong scientific writing and oral communication skills; a strong publication record; and the ability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students and collaborators from multiple disciplines. degree considered a plus; experience modeling virus-host interactions; the ability to synthesize experimental findings and published literature to develop model assumptions and parameterization strategies; familiarity with molecular and cellular biology methods such as RT-qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry, microscopy, cell culture, and animal models; experience coordinating multi-investigator collaborations; and evidence of independent scientific leadership through mentoring, grant writing, or the development of new research directions.
Research Scientist, Perceptual Studies Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Scientist, Perceptual StudiesCharlottesville, VAThe Division of Perceptual Studies is an internationally recognized research center within the University of Virginia School of Medicine dedicated to investigating exceptional human experiences that have important implications for psychology, neuroscience, medicine, and consciousness research. The Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a highly motivated Research Scientist to coordinate and conduct research on autism, communication, and consciousness.
Research Associate in Civil and Environmental Engineering Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Associate in Civil and Environmental EngineeringCharlottesville, VAThe Postdoc will join Dr. Shafiee-Jood's research group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Virginia and work at the intersection of environmental sensing, hydrologic modeling, data science, and community-engaged research. This position is funded through the University of Virginia Environmental Institute's Climate Collaborative and addresses the growing vulnerability of septic systems in coastal, rural communities under climate-driven stressors including rising groundwater, sea level rise, and intensifying storm events.
Medical Education Research Manager Commonwealth of VirginiaMedical Education Research ManagerCharlottesville, VA$75,000–$83,500 / yearCultivate a community of practice dedicated to advancing educational research by facilitating small-group meetings, workshops, peer-mentoring activities, and learning collaboratives. Medical Education Research Support Primary Responsibilities: Guide faculty projects from inception through dissemination, offering structured support throughout proposal development, research execution, analysis, and manuscript submission.
Research Associate in Chemical Engineering Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Associate in Chemical EngineeringCharlottesville, VA$57,000–$60,000 / yearThe project will include synthesis and characterization of inorganic particulate materials, applying coating processes to the deposit the particles onto fabrics, assessing the efficacy of the coatings on different fabric types, and scaling the process to pilot scale production. We are seeking to fill a postdoctoral associate position for a highly motivated and driven candidate in the Koenig Lab as a part of a collaborative project on designing a novel particle loaded fabric mask for filtering particles from air.
Postdoctoral Research Associate Commonwealth of VirginiaPostdoctoral Research AssociateCharlottesville, VAEmployment 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. A core aim of this project will be to develop interpretable machine learning approaches to understand how RNA binding proteins (RBPs) regulate observed splicing changes and to test putative mechanisms experimentally.
Research Associate- Reading Education Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Associate- Reading EducationCharlottesville, VATechnical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office 360 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Canvas, Zoom, Qualtrics, or similar survey data collection tools. The position includes 50% teaching responsibilities in collaboration with the Reading Education program and 50% research, allowing for experience in designing, conducting, and disseminating research alongside a faculty mentor.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cai Lab, Department of Surgery Commonwealth of VirginiaPostdoctoral Research Associate, Cai Lab, Department of SurgeryCharlottesville, VA$63,480–$65,000 / yearThis position is ideal for a highly motivated early-career scientist eager to develop an independent research trajectory within a well-funded, collaborative program at the intersection of cardiovascular biology, muscle physiology, pulmonary pathophysiology, and surgical oncology. 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.
Research Associate in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Associate in Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringCharlottesville, VAThe successful candidate will contribute to the development of advanced numerical algorithms for large-scale CFD modeling and simulations, including scalable solvers, domain decomposition methods, and data-driven and physics-driven learning techniques. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work as an algorithm developer within the CFD and Propulsion Laboratory and will be responsible for the development, implementation, and analysis of efficient numerical methods for next-generation CFD applications on HPC platforms.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Surgery Commonwealth of VirginiaPostdoctoral Research Associate, Department of SurgeryCharlottesville, VA$63,480–$71,748 / yearEmployment 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. The Ibrahim Lab in the Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to perform and assist with studies concerning cardiac microstructure, T-tubule biology, and translational heart failure research.
Research Associate Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch AssociateCharlottesville, VAThis position is supported through the funded project sponsored by the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, Meeting the Need of the CEA Industry Through Testing Services and Educational Material Development (2026-2028), and will play a key role in expanding research, testing services, educational programming, and technology adoption within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry. The Research Associate will lead the implementation and management of applied research as well as projects in industry-sponsored trials with greenhouse, indoor vertical farm, hydroponic, lighting, automation, environmental control, and agricultural technology companies to evaluate products, technologies, and production practices.
Post Doctoral Research Associate in Microbiology, Derré Lab Commonwealth of VirginiaPost Doctoral Research Associate in Microbiology, Derré LabCharlottesville, VAThe successful candidate will actively participate in research discussions within the lab and with external collaborators; lead the preparation of scientific communications, including figures, manuscripts, grant applications, abstracts, and presentations for conferences as appropriate; and contribute to lab-wide research support activities in a collaborative and collegial environment. Our NIH-funded research examines the roles of Chlamydia -specific effector proteins in bacterial progression through the developmental cycle, inclusion-mediated remodeling of host cellular organelles and pathways, and lipid acquisition.
Research Associate, Department of Genome Sciences Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Associate, Department of Genome SciencesCharlottesville, VACurrent research in the laboratory integrates genome-wide association studies with functional genomics, including bulk and single-cell transcriptomics, to identify causal genes, regulatory mechanisms, and networks influencing disease risk. 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.
Research Associate, Department of Ophthalmology Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Associate, Department of OphthalmologyCharlottesville, VAThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills: Significant animal handling, genotyping, tissue harvest, histology and in vivo imaging; Solid cell biology including cell isolation, cell culture, cell transfection, FACS, and confocal microscopy; Molecular biology experience in RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, protein immunoblotting, scRNA-seq prep and analyses. The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the lab of Dr. Zhou performing experimental design, statistical analysis, lab duties, manuscripts and grant drafting, and attending oral and poster presentations.
Genomics and Multi-omics Senior Laboratory Research Specialist, Biology Commonwealth of VirginiaGenomics and Multi-omics Senior Laboratory Research Specialist, BiologyCharlottesville, VA$76,000–$85,000 / yearPreparing next-generation sequencing libraries across a range of applications: bulk RNA-seq, genomic DNA, and amplicon libraries; single-cell and single-nucleus RNA-seq and multi-omic methods (e.g., 10x Genomics, Parse Biosciences); epigenomic assays (ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq/CUT&RUN, bisulfite-seq); and spatial transcriptomics. The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia's College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences seeks applications for a full-time Senior Laboratory Research Specialist to provide genomic and multi-omic technical support, training, and consultation to research groups across the Department and, as demand warrants, elsewhere in the College.
Research Associate, Center for Diabetes Technology (UVA) University of VirginiaResearch Associate, Center for Diabetes Technology (UVA)Charlottesville, VAWith substantial NIH funding, the Center led and successfully completed the three largest randomized Artificial Pancreas(AP) clinical trials in the World to date, including a pivotal trial aiming for regulatory clearance of a new AP System (that included the algorithm program developed at the Center), published on October 16, 2019 in the New England Journal of Medicine. As well, incumbents will be able to conduct independent translational research in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, advanced mathematics, and Data Science that will not only be essential to the programs of CDT faculty members; but will impact future healthcare programs and therapeutics for improved patient care.
Postdoc Research Associate, Nephrology University of VirginiaPostdoc Research Associate, NephrologyCharlottesville, VAThe University of Virginia School of Medicine Nephrology Department is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead basic and translational research projects focused on the biology and clinical applications of extracellular vesicles (EVs). Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, developing and implementing novel methodologies, analyzing and interpreting complex datasets, preparing manuscripts and grant applications, and presenting research findings at scientific meetings.