Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 Jul 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Epidemiology-463501
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 06/28/2024
Application Deadline 07/12/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Research Associate
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20062938
Vacancy ID NF0008280
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 07/29/2024

Position Information


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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department’s primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 30 Tenured-Tenure Track / 7 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 25 Fixed Term / 3 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 120 Adjuncts, 19 EHRA Non-Faculty, 15 Postdocs, 34 SHRA (Staff), 44 SHRA Temporary and 202 Students. The department’s operating budget is 27 million a year.
Position Summary
The Carolina Virus Research Group is hiring a research associate into a leadership position to guide multiple projects studying pathobiology of emerging virus families with epidemic and pandemic potential such as coronavirus, flavivirus, and filovirus. The CVRG’s goal is to better understand the biology of emerging viral pathogens and develop new vaccines and therapies to stop them.This position requires an applicant with experience developing, designing, and executing vaccination and challenge experiments for lethal human respiratory viruses. The ideal candidate will have experience working with rodent animal models under biosafety 3 containment. Successful candidates should have a working knowledge and/or training in the fields of virology, infectious clone manipulation and virus rescue, immunology, molecular biology, and RNA biology as well as being capable of managing large multi-year studies requiring significant data analysis and working as part of a team.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Required qualifications include:
 * Must have in-depth experience conducting virology research. 
 * Must have outstanding technical, organizational, communication, and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred qualifications include: 
 * PhD in biology, virology, microbiology, or other related area.
 * Cloning skills, molecular biology skills, immunological assay experience.
 * Cell biology and cell-based assay experience/knowledge.
 * Ability to work independently and lead a project from inception to publication.
 * Experience conducting research at Biosafety Level 3.
 * Experience conducting virus challenge studies using animal models.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
All applications should be sent electronically to the attention of Ben McGlaughon at the following website: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/283378 . Applicants should provide a letter describing their qualifications, along with their curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/283378

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Ben McGlaughon, Project Manager
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources 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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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