Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 11 Apr 2024

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Biology - 318200
Posting Open Date 03/27/2024
Application Deadline 04/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004150
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 $47,476 - $58,000/year
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 24 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 Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high-quality faculty who integrate cutting-edge research and student-focused teaching.
We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 2,800 majors and we enroll over 5,000 undergraduate students in our classes each year. Our average total annual expenditure exceeds $24 million, with nearly half of that coming from grant sponsored research. The department is composed of 50 tenure-track faculty, 10 teaching faculty, 8 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty. We currently have 50 graduate students, 40 post-docs and employ approximately 60 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Our mission is supported by an administrative and technical staff of 20, with an additional 20 staff directly supporting research.
The Kieber lab studies signaling pathway in Arabidopsis and rice using molecular, genetic, genomic and biochemical approaches. We are focusing on the phytohormones cytokinin and ethylene, as well as on the regulation of the biosynthesis of the plant cell wall.
Position Summary
The individual hired into this position will perform molecular, genetic, genomic, and biochemical studies of rice and/or Arabidopsis aimed at unraveling the role of cytokinin in growth and development.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in biology or a related field at time of start.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Must have experience with plant biology, molecular biology, and a good grasp of basic genetics.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with genomic approaches is a plus.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
None
Special Instructions
Please upload 2 letters of reference. Use “Other Document” and “Other Document 2”.
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Joseph Kieber, Distinguished Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to [email protected] .
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs 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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