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Posting Information
Posting Details
Department
Pharmacology - 424001
Posting Open Date
07/15/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID
PDS004277
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
09/03/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
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 Department of Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate position in the UNC Proteomics Core Facility (proteomics.unc.edu). The post-doc will work collaboratively with the Director, other team members at the core facility and UNC researchers (faculty, post-docs, graduate students). The post-doc will contribute to a variety of ongoing and new projects in collaboration with UNC researchers involved in COVID, cancer and drug discovery research. Specific focus will be on developing and implementing methods for novel applications, and with general direction of a senior or principal researcher, lead components of a larger research project or program. Contributions will include meeting with collaborators to discuss projects, developing experimental design, wet-lab method development, sample preparation, LC-MS method development and analysis, thorough data analysis and writing reports. To establish internal partnerships with research colleague, actively develop external contacts and networks relevant to the project and for future funding opportunities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Chemistry, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or another life sciences discipline.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in the field of mass spectrometry-based proteomics and on-kinome profiling is required. Experience reviewing samples for proteomics analysis (in-solution/in-gel digestion, TMT labeling, PTM enrichment, peptide fractionation)
Experience with Proteome Discoverer software used to analyze proteomics data. The aptitude to lead in a team environment and mentor co-workers. The ability to analyze data independently, problem solve and work on multiple projects at the same time is required. Research experience in the field of specialization with demonstrated knowledge of equipment, biochemical laboratory techniques and procedures, and methods of analysis.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Ability to operate LC-MS instruments specifically Thermo Fisher mass spectrometry instruments Thermo QExactive, Lumos) and in-depth proteomics data analysis (using MaxQuant, Perseus, Proteome Discoverer, R) is desired. Experience in leading and overseeing research methods and techniques within the framework of the research program.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Special Instructions
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Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/284391
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Maria Montemurro, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email
maria_montemurro@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity, employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.