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Post-Doc Research Associate

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Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Biomedical Engineering - 424601
Posting Open Date 03/23/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003787
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 Upon Qualifications in line with the NIH Scale
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 24 Months

Position Information


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 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. 
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
A post-doctoral position is available in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Department, based at UNC Chapel Hill. The Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory (PI; Professor Koji Sode) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our team. The position is fully funded for 24 months (+ possible extension). The Sode lab studies the development of innovative biosensing technologies based on the creation of novel biosensing molecules and proposing/developing practical principles for the detection of target molecules. The position is immediately available.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry), Health Science, or Engineering in a related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
-Conduct research projects both independently and with others -Mentor PhD students from UNC/NCSU as well as collaborate with visiting research scholars -Aid in the maintenance of laboratory equipment necessary to conduct research projects
-Teach techniques, procedures, and experimental design to other members of the lab -Communicate research results during our group meetings and conferences
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Publishing experience: Candidates must have published a minimum of 1 first-author paper in a high-impact peer-reviewed English-language journal (co-first authors are accepted), and more than 3 peer-reviewed English-language research articles.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/252718

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Samantha Caudill - HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email scaudil@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.


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