Research Assistant Professor

UNC-Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 15 Nov 2021

Classification Title:
Research Assistant Professor  
Working Title:
Research Assistant Professor  
Campus:
UNC-Chapel Hill  
Region:
Piedmont/Triangle  
Job Summary:

The Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor to work with a dynamic group of biologists studying diverse aspects of cell, molecular, and developmental biology, and to independently manage the core microscopy facility within the department and participate in the department's broader research and educational missions. Responsibilities will include providing expert guidance and training to lab users from research labs within the department as well as external researchers, ensuring proper use of confocal, super-resolution, and light sheet microscopes, maintaining the microscopes to ensure optimal performance, coordinating service visits as needed, assisting investigators with image acquisition and analysis, and researching new technologies in order to keep lab equipment up to date. They will be responsible for tracking facility usage and working with accounting for timely billing, and for ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and materials for laboratory procedures. As the subject matter expert, they will be responsible for identifying and negotiating with vendors for the acquisition of new equipment. When possible, they will submit grant proposals for new equipment and manuscripts on imaging innovation for publication. This position will also be expected to teach 1 course on microscopy per academic year, targeting graduate and advanced undergraduate students within the department.
  
Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary, funded research programs, as well as a track record of scholarly accomplishment using state-of-the-art imaging approaches is preferred. Proficiency in a programing language related to image analysis (MATLAB, R) will be preferred. Prior experience in a service-oriented position is a plus. 
Should have strong experience in state-of-the-art microscopy techniques, including, but not limited to fluorescence microscopy (wide-field, laser scanning confocal, spinning disk confocal, live imaging, FRAP, FRET, FCS, and super-resolution imaging) as well as applied knowledge of imaging software programs including Metamorph, Zen, ImageJ.
The candidate must have a doctorate (or equivalent degree) in biomedical sciences or other related field. They must have postdoctoral training in a relevant discipline and previous experience with advanced light microscopy imaging systems.
  
Position Number:
FAC0003692  
Posting Date:
10/15/2021  
Closing Date:
11/15/2021
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funded:
 

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