Postdoc Research Associate_Brown Lab

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Information
Position Title Postdoc Research Associate_Brown Lab
Vacancy ID PDS003162
Department Pharmacology - 424001
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary Range Dependent on Experience
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
If part-time, hours per week
FTE 1.0
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Posting Open Date 07/22/2021
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Summary
A position is available for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (RA) in the lab of Dr. Nicholas Brown, Department of Pharmacology and the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Brown Lab uses cutting-edge structural biology techniques (e.g., cryo-EM) to understand mechanisms of ubiquitin ligases that drive the cell cycle. Ultimately, these studies will provide fundamental contributions to understanding cell division and therefore cancer.
 
The RA will read, understand, and successfully execute experiments, as directed and supervised by the P.I. exercising judgment and basic knowledge of biology and chemistry. Necessary preparation will include reading protocols and reading of scientific literature relating to understanding the planned procedures. The individual may be responsible to train new lab members (e.g., rotation students, summer students) on the basic techniques or protocols commonly used in the lab. The RA will maintain an efficient and effective computerized database of protein expression constructs, baculoviruses, and recombinant proteins, reflecting careful and accurate records of all experiments including purpose, methods, and results. Collaborating efforts with other laboratories will be promoted to allow the RA to learn new techniques.
Educational Requirements
PhD in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field is required. 
 
Qualifications and Experience
Must have hands-on experience with recombinant protein purification and AKTA (or related) systems. 
 
Must be able to complete several different tasks simultaneously and have excellent time management skills. 
 
Must have a strong record of reliability, consistency, and organization as demonstrated in written and computer formats. 
 
Must have good interpersonal skills, ability to follow directions, handle criticism, and to work productively with others and independently.
 Preference will be given to candidates with experience in ubiquitination, enzymology, protein interaction analyses, and/or structural biology techniques. 
 
Ideal candidates will have experience with recombinant protein expression from baculovirus-infected insect cells and/or cryo-EM.
 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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Department Contact Name and Title Eileen McElhinney, 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)-962-1091 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.

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