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Post-Doc Research Associate - Protein Biology in SGC

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Department SOP-SGC Ctr for Chem Biology - 452102
Posting Open Date 12/14/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate - Protein Biology in SGC
Vacancy ID PDS003701
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 and qualifications.
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of five health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary
The SGC-UNC is an open science research center within the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy that develops small molecule chemical probes for protein kinases, proteins involved in neurodegeneration, and proteins associated with rare diseases.
We seek highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals who have a Ph.D. degree in biological sciences to develop and run biochemical and cell-based assays to support optimization of chemical probes, including protein thermal stability and NanoBRET target engagement assays. This position offers an exciting opportunity to generate new research tools and data that will be made freely available to the research community. The ideal candidate must have a track record of impactful scientific contributions, outstanding communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with scientists across other disciplines.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in molecular biology, biological sciences or related field of study
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and adapt to changes in work priorities. Strong written and oral communication skills. Present data internally and contribute to external publications when appropriate. Prior experience in developing and running screening assays to support chemistry projects is required. PhD in molecular biology, biological sciences or related field of study
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Demonstrated broad scientific and technical assay development expertise in the areas of molecular biology (including DNA/RNA isolation and quantitation, cloning, primer design, and quantitative PCR Q- and QRT-PCR) and cell biology (including culture of cell lines and primary cells, transfections and transductions, and cell-based reporter and functional assays).
proficiency with protein expression and purification in E.coli and baculovirus, quantitative enzyme assays, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, Western blot analysis, and SDS page is preferable.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Alekya Battula, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email alekya@email.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information

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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.
The School’s vision is grounded in our aspiration to be a diverse and inclusive community of people who accelerate new thinking and ideas in education, research, and practice that have a positive impact on human health worldwide. We envision a school that reflects, in all its dimensions, the population it serves.


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