Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 19 Oct 2022

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Nutrition - 466001
Posting Open Date 09/15/2022
Application Deadline 10/19/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003590
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 - $65,000
Proposed Start Date 10/03/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition is a global leader in research and training. We are the only nutrition department in the United States situated in both a school of public health and a school of medicine. We engage in innovative work that capitalizes on both these schools’ approaches to health, and thus our department has an unusual breadth of scientific and policy approaches. Our faculty expertise spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to delivery. Our faculty and students work throughout North Carolina and reach populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and the Philippines, to name a few.
Position Summary
The Postdoc will perform research of cardiometabolic effects of environmental pollutants and role of nutrition as a modulator of these effects. This will include conducting laboratory studies using tissue culture and animal models.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, toxicology, molecular biology, cell biology, or related disciplines.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Hands-on experience with both tissue culture and mouse models and with advanced biochemical and molecular biology techniques is an essential requirement.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference will be given to applicants with dissertation research and/or postdoctoral training in the area of environmental health or nutrition. Additional experience or training in analytical chemistry, omics methods, epidemiology and/or statistical analysis of large data sets is a plus.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
Inclusive Excellence is a core value at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. We expect our faculty and staff to actively contribute to fostering an academic workplace climate that is welcoming and supportive for all.
Please indicate in your cover letter how you might contribute to an inclusive climate at Gillings.
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title LaSonya Whitworth, 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 Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to [email protected]. 
 
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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