Postdoctoral Research Associate

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
Vacancy ID PDS003103
Department SOP-DPMP - 452400
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary Range $47,476 - $60,000
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 08/17/2021
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Summary
The Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics (DPMP) is engaged in research and education in drug delivery options to optimize the therapeutic efficacy of pharmacologically and immunologically active agents. It is a multidisciplinary endeavor requiring knowledge in pharmaceutics, chemistry, engineering, biochemistry, biologics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and biology. 
 
Engineer antibodies for the development of cost-effective & potent therapeutics. 
 
Equipment usage will include thermocycler, gel apparatus, spectrophotometer, and computer-assisted software analysis (CASA), as well as nanoDSF, size exclusion chromatography multi-angle light scattering (SEC-MALS), and microscale thermophoresis (MST) from MacInFac core 
 
Perform procedures SDS-Page, ELISA, SEC-MALS and DSF to characterize all antibodies; Measure the potency of antibodies; Measure the complement-dependent cytotoxic activity using a bactericidal assay; Measure the neutralizing potency of antibodies using a luminescence-based assay; Coordinate the collection of human mucus samples for the lab.
Educational Requirements
PhD in Microbiology & Immunology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or other Health Sciences related area by the start date.
Qualifications and Experience
Strong preferences will be given to those who have a strong background in: 
1. Mucosal immunology/vaccines. 
2. Biophysical measurements, in particular multiple particle tracking and/or FRAP. 
3. Microbiology, including work culturing commensal bacteria and performing 16s rRNA sequencing.
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.
Special Instructions
Apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/193145 with a CV/resume, a list of three professional references with their full contact information, and a cover letter.
 
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/193145
Special Physical and Mental Requirements
This position requires lifting 10-15 pounds; meeting and working with donors;

Department Contact Name and Title Mac Balatico, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information

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