Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Jan 2022

Posting Information
Department Med-UNC Blood Research Center - 411494
Posting Open Date 01/14/2022
Application Deadline 01/27/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003336
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
Hiring Range $47,476-$65,000
Proposed Start Date 02/28/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

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
A postdoctoral research position is available at the UNC Blood Research Center. The Blood Research Center is a nexus of interdisciplinary research of non-malignant blood disorders across UNC. Our current research spans cellular and non-cellular factors, which impact hemostasis. This position will focus on developing novel treatment strategies for disorders in human coagulation, including sickle cell disease, thrombosis, transfusion-related complications, and hemophilia. 
While our research aims are quite broad, we possess an immediate need to investigate the role of microvesicles in coagulation. The project for this candidate will require investigation into red blood cell- storage lesion development, characterization, and subsequent microvesicle production. Experience with microvesicles and coagulation is highly preferred. This project will aim to develop animal models of blood transfusion in collaboration with other Blood Center investigators. As such, animal handling experience is preferred. 
The laboratory of Dr. Nigel Key is a team- based group; intra- and inter-lab collaboration has continued to foster stimulating and rewarding research. Our laboratory is closely linked to the UNC Medical Center, and we often integrate with physician scientists. We seek another individual to join our team, yet be capable of independent project development and management. This position will provide the candidate with an outstanding post-doctoral experience, allowing them to progress toward their personal and professional goals.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD or PhD in Biology or Pathology, or a closely related discipline. The candidate must have at least two first author publications.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
MD or PhD in Biology or Pathology, or a closely related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Animal handling experience is preferred. A strong background in molecular biology and pathology and preferably be credentialed in either discipline. A strong background in inflammation, cytology, and molecular biology is preferred. Experience with assays such as western blot, flow cytometry, dynamic light scattering, nanoparticle tracking, ELISA, enzyme kinetics, confocal microscopy, real-time quantitative PCR is essential. Familiarity with handling of human blood, or blood products is preferred. Experience in performing clinical blood coagulation assays is a plus.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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