Postdoctoral Research Associate - Dr.James's 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 Postdoctoral Research Associate - Dr.James's lab
Vacancy ID PDS003143
Department SOP-CICBDD - 452101
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications.
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 07/07/2021
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Summary
The James lab is recruiting a talented and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join their research team which is focused on using chemical biology and medicinal chemistry approaches to study chromatin regulation.  This individual will help to lead an exciting, new drug discovery project focused on validating new epigenetic targets in cancer and developing novel cancer therapeutics.  The postdoctoral fellow will work as part of a large, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team and must be passionate about scientific research and team science.  
 
The James lab is located at The University of North Carolina in the Eshelman School of Pharmacy.  The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is #1 in the country.  The James lab is also part of the UNC Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery. 
Educational Requirements
Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical biology, or related field of study. 
Qualifications and Experience
Qualified applicants must have extensive experience in organic synthesis, as well as excellent communication skills.  Experience and/or an interest in epigenetics, cell biology, or cancer biology is preferred but not required.  It is expected that the applicant has published (out or in press) in English language peer-reviewed journals.  
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.
The School’s vision is grounded in our aspiration to be a diverse and inclusive community of people who accelerate new thinking and ideas in education, research, and practice that have a positive impact on human health worldwide. We envision a school that reflects, in all its dimensions, the population it serves.
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Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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