Biochemistry Phd Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Posting Information
Posting Details
Department
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Posting Open Date
08/23/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID
PDS003950
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
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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
The work conducted by the Postdoc will include, investigating the biochemical and molecular networks underlying T cell function during immune regulation and disease, by combining mouse models and biochemical, molecular, genetic, multi-omics, and immunological approaches. Specifically, the postdoc will study how helper T cell differentiation is regulated to contribute to normal immunological responses and diseases including autoimmunity, inflammation, and cancer.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or closely related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
PhD level research experience
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
PhD level research experience
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/264188
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Vanessa Perry HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email
vanessa_perry@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
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