Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 09 Nov 2021

Posting Information
Department Biomedical Engineering-424601
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 10/26/2021
Application Deadline 11/09/2021
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Research Associate
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Number 20040226
Vacancy ID NF0005345
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 01/03/2022

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. 
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
This position will focus on studies of novel biomedical imaging and therapeutic techniques, largely in oncology applications, across multiple collaborations. Responsibilities will include research design, implementation of research procedures, data analysis and interpretation of results. A substantial focus will include coordinating and conducting large pre-clinical experiments and supporting in-vivo studies during imaging/therapy system testing, and applications in preclinical environments. Additional responsibilities will involve contributing to papers, reports, and proposals.
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
At least 3 years of experience supporting pre-clinical research. Commitment to IACUC standards is paramount. This position will involve working with a team, and thus excellent organizational and communication skills are required. 
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prior experience working within a group in preclinical experiments that include ultrasound imaging and acoustics is not a requirement, but will be very beneficial. Experience with Excel, Word, and Powerpoint will be essential for record keeping and data analysis.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/213856

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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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