Post-doctoral positions available to study hormonal control over post-embryonic neural crest stem cells, plasticity in cell state, evolution of novel cell types, and mechanisms of pattern formation and cell–cell communication within zebrafish and across Danio species. Positions are funded but prior postdocs also have been successful in securing independent support including NIH NRSA Ruth Kirchstein Individual Fellowships and NIH K99/R00 Awards. Postdocs are expected to develop independent research programs that will follow them to independent positions once their training has completed. Methods used in the lab include super-resolution time-lapse imaging on lab-dedicated microscopes, single cell RNA-sequencing, forward and reverse genetics, conditional manipulation of gene activity and others. A Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Cell Biology or related field is required by the start date of the appointment. Candidates must have experience with one or more methods routinely used in the laboratory, such as; high resolution imaging (Fluorescence, brightfield), molecular cloning and PCR, next generation library construction, RNA-sequencing and bioinformatics, quantitative RT-PCR, genetic or transgenic analysis, histology, in situ hybridization, microinjection and micro-manipulation, or care and routine developmental genetic methods using model organisms. To apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0623557. Complete a Candidate Profile, attach contact information for 3 references, a cover letter, a CV/Resume, and a Statement of Research Interest. For more information contact David Parichy (dparichy@virginia.edu).

Graduate students. We welcome applications from prospective graduate students interested in the developmental genetics of adult form, stem cells,  cellular interactions, the evolution of developmental mechanisms and other topics using Danio pigmentation, as well as other systems and other vertebrates. The lab is affiliated with three different graduate programs (Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences) each having different features. UVA has outstanding current and historical strengths in developmental biology, especially related to mechanisms of morphogenesis and the training environment is excellent. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact David Parichy (dparichy@virginia.edu) well in advance of submitting program applications.

Staff positions for Imaging, Molecular Biology, Genomics/Bioinformatics . We are seeking new staff to participate in several projects related to overall goals of the laboratory, including on-going studies of stem cells and pattern formation, while also contributing effort to developing new tools and resources for future projects. Techniques include state of the art genetic screening, CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis and transgenic line production, as well as cell transplantation, histological gene expression analysis, super resolution time-lapse imaging, and next generation sequencing including single cell RNA-seq. For more information contact David Parichy (dparichy@virginia.edu).