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Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Applied Physical Sciences - 318100 |
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| Posting Open Date | 08/14/2023 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003940 |
| 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 | $48,000 - $55,000 |
| Proposed Start Date | |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 12 Months |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | Launched in 2013, the Department of Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is the first new science department in the College of Arts and Sciences in nearly 40 years. Including the Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory (CHANL) and the graduate program in material sciences, Applied Physical Sciences has united numerous scientific entities on campus to further its mission of finding interdisciplinary solutions to real-world problems. Its newest endeavor, BeAM (Be A Maker), is a university-wide initiative that incorporates Making into research, education, and entrepreneurship. BeAM is comprised of several spaces, including a makerspace in Hanes Art Center, Carmichael Residence Hall, and a 3,400 square foot Makerspace in Murray Hall, all of which serve the entire UNC community. |
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| Position Summary | An established biomaterials laboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill at the Department of Applied Physical Sciences, seeks a post-doctoral Research Associate to advance the lab’s work on supramolecular peptide-DNA materials. The Research Associate should have an interest and research experience in development, functionalization, and characterization of covalent and supramolecular polymer scaffolds for biomedical applications, as well as design and application of self-assembled materials. Previous experience with cell biology and biochemistry is a plus. In addition to bench research, the post-doctoral fellow will be actively involved with data analysis, writing scientific papers and grant proposals and presenting data at scientific meetings. The candidate must also have an interest in supporting the lab to move academic papers through the pipeline, with a focus on publication in high impact journals. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Recent PhD degree or higher in Materials Science or similar. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Masters or PHD in Materials Science or similar. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Experience in peptide_DNA materials |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/263514 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Ronit Fraiman; Associate Professor |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | ronifree@email.unc.edu 919-843-9334 |
| 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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