Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Department SOP-CBMC - 452100
Posting Open Date 07/06/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003514
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience.
Proposed Start Date 08/01/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of five health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary
A postdoctoral position is immediately available for a highly motivated upcoming or recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. graduate in the field of cardiovascular biology. This position is in the lab of Dr. Lauren Haar at the University of North Carolina in the Department of Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Candidates with interest in optogenetics, microscopy or light responsive therapeutics are specifically encouraged to apply. The available position will focus on applying optogenetic control of signaling to cardiac biology.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD/Ph.D Ph.D
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Cell culture, fluorescence microscopy/live cell imaging,
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
Apply online at, https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/234755 with a CV/resume, a list of at least 3 professional references with their full contact information, and a cover letter.
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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Posting Contact Information


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

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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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