Postdoctoral Research Associate - Cohen Lab

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 24 Sep 2021

Posting Information


Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate - Cohen Lab
Vacancy ID PDS003212
Department Cell Biology and Physiology - 422001
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary Range Dependent on Qualifications/Experience
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
If part-time, hours per week
FTE 1.0
Proposed Start Date 01/03/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Posting Open Date 09/15/2021
Posting Close Date 09/24/2021
Open Until Filled No
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Summary
The department was formed in July 2012 through the merger of the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology and the Department of Cell & Molecular Physiology. The new department brings together two strong traditions of excellence in basic science and translational research, and in pre- and post-doctoral training, including undergraduate, graduate and medical education. 
Our lab studies how lipids move within cells and between cells, for example from astrocytes to neurons. We use cutting-edge microscopy and biochemical techniques including superresolution microscopy, multispectral imaging, and spatial proteomics. We use these approaches to understand how defects in lipid trafficking contribute to metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases.
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to use spatial proteomics to identify novel proteins at lipid droplet-organelle contact sites, and to characterize resulting hits. 
Educational Requirements
PhD graduate in cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry with a demonstrated record of productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications. 
Qualifications and Experience
Experience with cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry (e.g., protein purification), and/or microscopy and are preferred. 
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 Rose Thorp, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email 919-966-9396
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