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Post-Doc Research Associate, Lung Repair Lab Research
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Peds-Pulmonology - 412014 |
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| Posting Open Date | 07/19/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 08/01/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate, Lung Repair Lab Research |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003929 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
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| Proposed Start Date | |
| 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 UNC Department of Pediatrics, in conjunction with the Children’s Research Institute (CRI), is recruiting a Research Associate to join the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology. This position will work on a number of bench science research projects focused on regenerative medicine models within the Department. The successful applicant will report to the Director of the Center for Rare and Interstitial Lung Diseases and the Laboratory Research Manager. Responsibilities include independent experimentation, interacting with internal and external collaborators, overseeing research projects to ensure appropriate design, implementation of protocols and accuracy of data, assisting with grant reports and new applications as well as acting as a mentor for Post docs, MD fellows and undergraduate students as needed. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Applicants should possess a An MD and/or a PhD in a natural or health science related field is required. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | A minimum of 2 years of experience leading research projects is required. Knowledge and experience working in an academic medical institution is also required. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences as well as build relationships with a variety of constituents (e.g., research PIs, study subjects, regulatory personnel, clinical and administrative staff, industry representatives, philanthropic donors). Candidates must demonstrate the capacity to manage multiple responsibilities effectively and exhibit proven research abilities with an understanding of the culture, policies, and procedures relevant to academic research programs. This position requires an individual with: Experience in the design of experiments, statistics, biostatistics, and statistical data analysis. A variety of technical skills, including advanced mammalian cell culture skills, induced pluripotent stem cell generation, characterization and differentiation, organoid culture, quantitative real-time PCR, flow cytometry, immunoassays, immunofluorescence staining, and mouse models. Experience with regenerative medicine approaches strongly preferred, especially in respiratory biology. A history of successfully grant writing and manuscript preparation. Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively. The ability to work simultaneously on several activities and handle multiple demands with efficiency and professionalism. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Successful candidates will have very strong communication and analytical skills. In addition, experience conducting data analysis and management is strongly preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability to work well within a team environment as well as independently. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/261891 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Robin Foster |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | Robin_Foster@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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