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Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Description
Post Doctoral Fellow
Full Job Description
Position Type
Post-docs
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The UNC Greensboro Department of Biology endeavors towards excellence in conducting research and teaching biological concepts and skills to biology majors and graduate students, to prepare them for professional careers and more advanced study. We introduce non-biology majors to the foundations and applications of biology. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we contribute to and increase society’s knowledge across the broad spectrum of biology. We train doctoral students in Environmental Health Science, a complex and rapidly changing discipline. Through laboratory training and directed research experiences we enhance our students’ technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological world. Our leadership in scientific innovation and discovery serves our students, profession, and our local and global communities.
Position Summary
The incumbent will assist the faculty mentor, Dr. Ramji Bhandari, in performing experiments related to developmental origins of health and disease using mammalian cell culture and animal (fish) models. Research duties include but are not limited to cell culture, immunostaining, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, CRISPR-dCas9 epigenome editing, histology & fluorescence imaging, bioinformatic data analysis, and training of student members of the laboratory. The successful candidate will work closely with the PI to ensure the smooth operation of the lab, and the PI will mentor the fellow for professional development.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or Computational Biology or related field
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or Computational Biology or related field
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are asked to provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least one (1) contact to provide a Letter of Recommendation, in the References section of the electronic application. These contacts will be solicited by the SpartanTalent system via email, and asked to provide a confidential Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur as soon as the applicant submits the application for consideration.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.
Recruitment Range
$43,217 to $50,649
Org #-Department
Biology - 12204
Job Open Date
04/04/2022
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Time Limited
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
1 year from hire date.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
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