Employment

Postdoctoral Researchers in Inflammation, Stem Cell Homing, and Microvascular Remodeling:

A major focus of the project will be to investigate the role of sphingosine-1 phosphate receptors on inflammation, circulating stem cell recruitment, and microvascular growth and remodeling. Applicants should have a strong background in cell biology, molecular biology and physiology, as well as proficiency in hands-on laboratory techniques such as cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and (ideally) small animal surgery experience. This work is being done as a part of a collaboration between Drs. Edward Botchwey (Dept. of Biomedical Engineering), Shayn Peirce-Cottler (Dept. of Biomedical Engineering), and Brian Wamhoff (Dept. of Medicine ~ Cardiology Division). The position will remain open until filled.

To apply for this postdoctoral position, please send a cover letter, CV, brief statement of research accomplishments and career goals, and contact information for three references to Dr. Edward Botchwey (botchwey@virginia.edu).

Undergraduate Researchers:

Positions are available for undergraduate students to work as volunteer or "for-credit" research assistants.  Limited paid positions for undergraduate research assistants are also available during the summer. 

Interested students should first attend a laboratory meeting, currently held on Mondays from 12:30p-2p in the BME Library. Afterward the meeting, students are advised to make an appointment through one of the graduate students to discuss what research topics that the lab investigates are of particular interest. The student should be prepared to explain his or her interest in the laboratory and provide compelling evidence for why he or she in particular is well-suited to the research topics.