Postdoctoral Trainee
Job Description
Full job description
Posting Details
Department
Alcohol Studies Center - 428801
Posting Open Date
04/10/2024
Application Deadline
04/14/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Postdoctoral Trainee
Vacancy ID
PDS004165
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
07/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
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.
The UNC Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies mission is to conduct, coordinate and promote basic and clinical research on the causes, prevention and treatment of alcoholism and alcoholic diseases. Research in the Center is extremely strong in the areas of drinking and relapse behavior, molecular adaptations to alcohol that underlie tolerance, dependence and protracted withdrawal, alcohol cell signaling, and alcohol toxicology across the lifespan. The Center has international leaders in the study of ion channel regulation, protein kinases, neurodegeneration, fetal teratogenesis, genetics and behavioral pharmacology.
The UNC Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies mission is to conduct, coordinate and promote basic and clinical research on the causes, prevention and treatment of alcoholism and alcoholic diseases. Research in the Center is extremely strong in the areas of drinking and relapse behavior, molecular adaptations to alcohol that underlie tolerance, dependence and protracted withdrawal, alcohol cell signaling, and alcohol toxicology across the lifespan. The Center has international leaders in the study of ion channel regulation, protein kinases, neurodegeneration, fetal teratogenesis, genetics and behavioral pharmacology.
Position Summary
We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated Postdoctoral Trainee to conduct experiments involving but not limited to: cellular and molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, central and peripheral immune and cell biological signaling pathway analysis, brain cell isolation and cell culture models, mouse behavior models, alcohol exposure models on alterations in brain development, aging, and behavior.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in related field required at time of appointment.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The Postdoctoral Trainee must be proficient in: common molecular biology techniques, alcohol research and neuroimmune signaling analysis. Demonstration of proficiency in these techniques through peer-reviewed publications is essential.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Our preferred candidate has experience in the following:
- The intersections between alcohol, neuroimmune activation as well as behavior.
- A variety of preclinical models for conditions such as aging and systemic inflammation.
- Cognitive behavioral models.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
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