Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Department Gene Therapy Center - 428001
Posting Open Date 04/10/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004166
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 on Experience
Proposed Start Date 06/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

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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.
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.
Position Summary
The laboratory of Dr. Samuel M Young, Jr is looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associates to join our basic and translational research team in the UNC Gene Therapy Center My research is focuses on two general areas: 1) Molecular principles of auditory information processing, and 2) Gene Therapy approaches to treat neurological disorders. Regarding our auditory focus, we seek to understand how the molecular machinery in auditory brainstem synapses enables neuronal computations at some of the fastest speeds in the central nervous system to enable the ability to identify and interpret sound information received by the ears. Regarding our gene therapy approaches, we seek to develop novel viral vector technology to create novel therapeutic strategies to treat neuronal dysfunction and degeneration to improve the quality of life of individuals who suffer from neurological diseases. To address these research areas, the laboratory employs a multi-disciplinary strategy that encompasses, molecular biology, virology, viral vectors, biophysics, light microscopy, electron microscopy, electrophysiology, and transgenic mouse models.
We are looking for candidates with experience in background in one of these areas: proteomics, electrophysiology, microscopy, ion channels, gene therapy, synaptic physiology, biophysics advanced molecular biology, stem cells, virology, hearing sciences, viral vectorology, cerebellar function, neurological disorders or auditory or cerebellar behavior tasks. This is a time limited position, The successful candidate will conduct independent research projects, and also contribute to broad research goals via team collaboration within the Young Lab. The candidate is expected to present scientific findings at scientific meetings and via peer-reviewed publications.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants should possess a doctoral degree, PhD, MD/PhD or PharmD, with background in biomedical research.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidates must have a PhD in a related scientific discipline. We are looking for candidates with background in one of these areas: proteomics, electrophysiology, microscopy, ion channels, synaptic physiology, biophysics advanced molecular biology, stem cells, virology, hearing sciences, gene therapy, viral vectorology, cerebellar function, neurological disorders or auditory or cerebellar behavior tasks.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The candidate should have previous experience working with lab animal models, cell culture, molecular biology and immunology techniques. Motivation, independence, and excellent interpersonal skills are desirable.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Zaneta Brown - HR Consultant
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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