Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information
Department Epidemiology - 463501
Posting Open Date 09/17/2021
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003215
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
Hours per week
FTE 1.0
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Position Summary
The person to fill this position will be an essential part of a team performing highly relevant translational research whose ultimate goal is to better understand the molecular mechanisms of coronavirus pathogenesis and to develop broadly active vaccines and antiviral therapies to prevent and stop infection. We aim to develop medical counter measures against coronavirus that we know about today and those that emerge in the future. The candidate will interact with both academic and industrial partners to achieve our goals. We use emerging coronaviruses as models to study the both the virus and host molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis. Within these models, we assess vaccine, antibody, and antiviral efficacy. We are seeking candidates with extensive immunological, virological and/or molecular biology experience who can drive their own experiments in the lab. 
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD with completed degree in Virology, Immunology and/or Microbiology required
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Required:
• Mammalian cell culture expertise required
• Expertise in use of mouse models to study virus infection required
• Excellent molecular biology skills required (i.e., experience with E. coli culture and DNA extraction, restriction digestions, PCR, DNA fragment purification, ligations, and eukaryotic cell transfections, DNA and RNA quantitation, RNA extractions)
• Successful candidate will have a basic understanding of rules and regulations required for working at bio-safety levels 2 and 3
• Willingness to work at BSL3 is required
 Preferred: 
• BSL3 experience is a plus but not required
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
This lab works with highly pathogenic respiratory viruses under strict BSL3 conditions once proper training has been completed.
Ability to work in a BSL3 facility is preferred
Special Instructions
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Department Contact Name and Title Timothy Sheahan, Assistant Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. 
 
Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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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