Postdoctoral Research Associate – Smith Lab

University of North Carolina, United States

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

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Nutrition Research Institute - 633300
Posting Open Date 08/17/2022
Application Deadline 08/19/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate – Smith Lab
Vacancy ID PDS003563
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Kannapolis, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent Upon Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Learning how people can eat uniquely!
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is an internationally recognized center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our research contributes to the prevention and mitigation of chronic disease across the lifespan from periconception through aging.
Our Mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s requirements for and responses to nutrients.
NRI principal investigators hold faculty appointments in the departments of Nutrition and Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Their research interrogates nutrient roles in disease prevention, disease risk factors, and the impact of gene-environment and gene-nutrient interactions.
The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research. We seek and encourage a diversity of experiences and ideas and provide the tools and flexibility for all employees to achieve success and excellence within their chosen occupations and aspirations.
We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, becoming educated about the systems that hinder or prevent success, and taking action to ensure that all are equally acknowledged for their contributions and equally reap the benefits of being part of our community.
Our Vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition.
Everyone who works at the NRI supports this hopeful vision. Working at the NRI means doing good for the world. Join us!
The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region.
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Research Associate-Smith Lab
This position is located in Kannapolis, NC (near Charlotte, approximately 2 hours from the UNC-Chapel Hill main campus).
The Smith lab at the UNC-NRI seeks a motivated post-doctoral researcher to conduct cutting-edge studies into how prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) alters maternal and fetal metabolism to cause lifelong impairments of offspring growth, metabolism, and cognitive function. The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with lab team members to study the molecular and physiological basis for alcohol’s actions, using our established mouse model of PAE. The postdoc will interact with the NRI’s rich environment of biochemists, nutritionists, bioinformaticians, and epidemiologists, as well as our collaborators on the main campus. There are also opportunities for the development of novel research directions adjacent to the primary studies. Occasional weekend hours for animal care. This position will have emergency employee status.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, nutrition, or related discipline required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in standard methods of molecular biology (DNA, RNA and protein isolation, qPCR, western blot analysis, immuno-histochemistry) is essential. Prior experience in rodent models is essential; mouse experience is preferred; must be comfortable handling mice including breeding, euthanasia, and tissue collection. Must be team-oriented and work well with a diverse team of coworkers and collaborators; have a high attention to detail; record data promptly, accurately, and clearly; and have strong written and oral communication skills. 
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
The candidate must be able to work with rodents.
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Brandi Childers, Assistant Director
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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