Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 Aug 2021

Posting Information


Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Department Enviro Med Asthma and Lung Bio-426601
Working Title Research Associate
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Posting Category Research Professionals
Salary Range Dependent on Experience
Full Time/Part Time? Full-Time Permanent
Hours per Week 40
Vacancy ID NF0005097
Position ID 20007827
Posting Open Date 07/29/2021
Application Deadline 08/12/2021
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2021
Position Summary
This purpose of this position is to develop and conduct experimental methodologies to investigate the mechanisms of environment-associated allergic and inflammatory diseases. The responsibilites will include developing and characterizing mouse models of environment-associated allergic and inflammatory diseases, developing multiparameter flow cytometric analyses for phenotyping immune responses to environmental agents, developing in vitro cell culture models for assessing the biological effects of pollutants and other environmental agents.
Educational Requirements
M.S. and/or Ph.D. with experience in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computational Biology or related field.
Qualifications and Experience
The individual have expertise with mouse models of inhalational exposure to environmental agents (e.g., household dust, allergens, microbial products, air pollutants. The individual must have expertise with culturing primary human bronchial epithelial cells, primary murine leukocytes (lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells), and human and rodent cell lines. The individual must also have expertise with multiparameter flow cytometry, functional and phenotypic assessment of innate and adaptive immune responses, generting figures and tables for publication, and writing scientific manuscripts. Experience in Higher Education of University setting highly desired. The individual must also have strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work on multiple projects.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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