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Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Radiology - Research - 412802 |
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| Posting Open Date | 08/22/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 09/05/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003949 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
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| Proposed Start Date | |
| 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 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. |
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| Position Summary | As a postdoctoral researcher in our lab, one will involve in the development of novel MRI techniques aimed at pushing the boundaries of spatial resolution, temporal resolution, and robustness in submillimeter functional and diffusion MRI. The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 1. Innovative technique development: Design and implement cutting-edge MR pulse sequences tailored for submillimeter fMRI and dMRI. 2. Data acquisition and analysis: Conduct rigorous data acquisition experiments, optimizing protocols to capture high-quality imaging data. Apply advanced data analysis methods to extract meaningful insights from complex MRI datasets. 3. Publication and dissemination: Prepare high-impact research papers for publication in top-tier scientific journals. 4. Assist in grant acquisition: Collaborate with the team to secure extramural funding to support ongoing research endeavors, demonstrating the significance and potential impact of the proposed research. 5. Training Grant Preparation: Take the initiative to draft training grant proposals, contributing to the mentorship and development of future researchers in the field. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | PhD or MD. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Advanced knowledge of radiation physics and radiation therapy/biology. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Strong organizational skills. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/264118 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Alexis Miller, HR Consultant |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | alexis_miller@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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