University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC -Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance.. The postdoc will work with multiple collaborators in diverse disciplines including surgery, pharmacology, biochemistry, computational biology, and data science.. The position requires a PhD in cell biology, computational biology, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, or a related discipline.. The successful candidate should have demonstrated expertise in human cell culture and/or tissue manipulation, imaging, image analysis, data visualization, and molecular biology techniques.. Department Contact Name and Title Lisa Thompson, HR Consultant

research associate

Posting Information Posting Details Department Genetics - 423501 Posting Open Date 04/19/2024 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate (Purvis) Vacancy ID PDS004185 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on experience Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024 Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development. Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country. UNC -Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. OUR VISION Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding. OUR MISSION Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce. Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research. Position Summary This postdoctoral research position will use quantitative and experimental approaches to study the cell cycle in the context of cancer. The successful candidate will take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how individual cells adjust their cell cycle to escape cancer therapy. The postdoc will work with multiple collaborators in diverse disciplines including surgery, pharmacology, biochemistry, computational biology, and data science. The project is expected to result in novel findings and one or more publications of broad impact. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements The position requires a PhD in cell biology, computational biology, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, or a related discipline. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience N/A Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience The successful candidate should have demonstrated expertise in human cell culture and/or tissue manipulation, imaging, image analysis, data visualization, and molecular biology techniques. The candidate should have a track recording of productivity that includes multiple publications in a related field. It is preferred that the candidate have a record of interdisciplinary training in both computational and experimental biomedical research and experience in the analysis of complex data sets. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/278721 Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Lisa Thompson, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email Lisa_A_Thompson@med.unc.edu Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu . Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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