Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 22 May 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Genetics - 423501
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 05/06/2022
Application Deadline 05/22/2022
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20003572
Vacancy ID S019597
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Mon – Fri; 8:30am – 5pm 
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range 12.00 - 20.00
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Genetics department is to provide basic and applied genetic/genomic research, education, and training at the interface between biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, the social sciences, public health, and medicine to have a profound effect on how medicine will be practiced in the future.
Our graduate programs train students to be creative, sophisticated research scientists prepared to pursue careers focused on genetics and genomics working in academic science, government, or commercial positions. Students conduct their dissertation research using diverse experimental approaches – from classical genetics to the most modern molecular methods – to address a broad range of contemporary problems in biomedical science.
The Department also includes a clinical arm focused on medical genetics, which covers the broad spectrum of clinical genetic research from disease prevention to diagnosis and treatment. This specialty includes evaluation, mutation discovery, counseling and risk assessment through analysis and genetic testing. Locating the clinical group alongside basic scientists facilitates integration of cutting-edge genetic research with patient care.
Position Summary
The principal purpose of the Social/Clinical Research Assistant/Biocurator will be to support ongoing curation efforts underway in the research program directed by Dr. Jonathan Berg. The successful candidate for this position will work primarily as member of the UNC Biocuration Core for the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen). This individual will also work with ClinGen research collaborators at the Kaiser Center for Health Research in Portland, OR. 
Curation support will entail assisting ClinGen working groups with the data collection from literature to enable assessment of the relationships between genes, variants and clinical diagnoses. This individual will read and critically evaluate the primary literature to identify, synthesize, and present relevant data under the supervision of the Biocuration Supervisor and/or senior biocurators.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Relevant research experience
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred:
At least two years of relevant research experience
Ideal candidates will have the ability to comprehend and apply curation processes to various human genetics curation projects. In addition, they will possess the ability to work independently under supervision and will have experience conducting independent research. Selected candidate should have a basic understanding of genetics, biochemistry, and physiology. Knowledge of online genetic databases such as OMIM, ClinVar and LOVD. Familiarity with basic Excel and database usage. Ability to travel to the subcontract site to meet research collaborators and to attend national meetings as needed.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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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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