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Post-Doc Trainee - Kash Lab
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Alcohol Studies Center - 428801 |
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| Posting Open Date | 05/12/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 05/17/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Trainee - Kash Lab |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003855 |
| 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 and experience |
| Proposed Start Date | 07/01/2023 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 12 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. |
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| Position Summary | A postdoctoral position is available to investigate the impact of pain and/or alcohol on brain circuits. This position is available in the lab of Dr. Thomas Kash at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Research projects in the Kash lab use an integrative approach that combines behavioral testing, pharmacology, circuit-based approaches, slice electrophysiology, and anatomical techniques. The ideal candidate will have strong letters of support and experience in one or more of the above listed techniques. The successful candidate will be mentored toward research independence. Individuals holding or near completion (within six months) of a Ph.D. or equivalent degree are eligible. The applicant will work in a highly collaborative environment at the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies and receive an NIH-level stipend. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Ph.D. in a relevant field at the time of appointment. Previous laboratory experience is required, as well as excellent computer and communication skills. Experience with cell culture, microscopy, transfection, design of transgenic animals, design of AAV, DNA cloning, rodent behavior, and other general laboratory skills will be critical. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Research projects in the Kash lab use an integrative approach that combines behavioral testing, pharmacology, circuit-based approaches, slice electrophysiology, and anatomical techniques. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | The ideal candidate will have strong letters of support and experience in one or more of the required listed techniques. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | Animal research |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/256795 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Stephanie Fleming, HR Consultant |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | stephanie_fleming@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 Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office 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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