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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Marsico Lung Inst - CF Center - 426401 |
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| Posting Open Date | 08/17/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 08/21/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003944 |
| 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 | 04/01/2024 |
| 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 | The Marsico Lung Institute (MLI)/UNC Cystic Fibrosis Center (CF Center) has a rich tradition of collaboration. Our goal is to provide the mechanism for generating world-class research into the pathogenesis and treatment of disease that impact on the airways of the human lung. Basic research activities focus on the elucidation of the pathogenesis of human airways diseases at the molecular, biologic, cell biologic, and physiologic levels. Clinical and therapeutic studies focus on specific disease categories, exploring pathophysiologic concepts in patients with these diseases, and, with the collaboration of basic and clinical investigators, developing rational, novel ways for treatment airways diseases. Research into cystic fibrosis is a major focal point of the Center, but other major human airways diseases also are studied. This includes asthma, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be involved with advanced independent biomedical research, including project development, experimental design and performance, data analysis, written progress and manuscript generation, management of lab resources, and training of other personnel. This position will focus on development and use of preclinical models of nontuberculous mycobacteria infections to elucidate mechanisms of pathogenesis, adaptation to the host environment and identification of virulence factors and targets for therapeutic intervention. Animal models such as zebrafish and mice are designed to mimic the chronic infection seen susceptible human hosts with conditions such as cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia and nonCF bronchiectasis. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. Individuals with M.D., DVM, DDS may be considered. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Ideal candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Graduate-level coursework in biological sciences; quantitative biological and chemical expertise; scientific method and experimental design/interpretation. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | N/A |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/263787 |
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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