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Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Ostrowski Lab
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Marsico Lung Inst - CF Center - 426401 |
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| Posting Open Date | 01/20/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 02/03/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Ostrowski Lab |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003724 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full Time |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $55,000 - $65,000 |
| Proposed Start Date | 02/15/2023 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 12 Months |
Position Information
| 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. |
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| Position Summary | The Ostrowski lab is investigating the pathogenesis and treatment of rare lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). Several projects are available, depending on the interest and qualifications of the applicant. One project focuses on the pathogenic mechanism of a newly described rare lung disease; another is focused on understanding genotype/phenotype relationships in PCD. These positions would require a combination of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, mouse models, and evaluation of clinical samples. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | PhD in Biological Science (Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field) |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Ideal candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment. Must show evidence of ability to work independently. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Experience and interest in lung biology. The laboratory uses a variety of different techniques, and experience with any/all of the following would be advantageous: 1) Mammalian cell culture 2) Molecular biology techniques, including DNA and RNA isolation, PCR and RT-PCR 3) Biochemical techniques, including protein isolation and Western blots 4) Animal handling, including management of transgenic mouse colonies, genotyping, and treatment 5) Immunohistochemistry 6) Microscopy, including light and fluorescence techniques 7) Protease and protease inhibitors. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | Must be able to work with animals. |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/248489 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Stephanie Fleming, HR Consultant |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | stephanie_fleming@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 Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | 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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