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Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801 |
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| Posting Open Date | 09/13/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 09/18/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003968 |
| 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 | Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications. |
| Proposed Start Date | 09/25/2023 |
| 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 UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID) is recruiting an exceptional candidate for a postdoctoral research fellowship in malaria molecular epidemiology. The fellow will join a dynamic group of investigators in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Ecology Lab (IDEEL; www.ideelresearch.org) who are conducting translational research projects on a range of pathogens across sites in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The fellow’s primary role will be to lead malaria molecular surveillance activities in Africa. Specifically, the fellow will coordinate parasite sequencing activities and help launch sample and data collection for a new project in Ethiopia and help identify opportunities for translation of methods across IDEEL projects in multiple African settings. The fellow will perform both wet lab experiments and computational analyses. The genotyping platform developed will be directly applied to field samples collected from a cohort study to monitor drug-resistance mutations. The position will involve regular interaction with collaborators at UNC and in Ethiopia and may involve international travel. The fellow will also have opportunities to participate in IDEEL’s other active projects. The fellow can expect to develop new laboratory and bioinformatic skills, to conduct meaningful translational research, and to have opportunities for authorship and career development. Specifically, the fellow will coordinate parasite sequencing activities and help launch sample and data collection for a new project in Ethiopia and help identify opportunities for translation of methods across IDEEL projects in multiple African settings. The fellow will perform both wet lab experiments and computational analyses. The genotyping platform developed will be directly applied to field samples collected from a cohort study to monitor drug-resistance mutations. The position will involve regular interaction with collaborators at UNC and in Ethiopia and may involve international travel. The fellow will also have opportunities to participate in IDEEL’s other active projects. The fellow can expect to develop new laboratory and bioinformatic skills, to conduct meaningful translational research, and to have opportunities for authorship and career development. UNC is the oldest public university in the United States and consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities. There are ample resources available to support the research and career development of postdoctoral fellows, including access to cutting-edge technologies and vast opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The UNC Division of Infectious Diseases boasts over 90 faculty members and houses a diverse group of researchers from basic biomedical researchers to translational scientists and clinical trial specialists. The Division of Infectious Diseases operates within the UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID), which is home to an internationally renowned AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, IDEEL, and other leading research groups across a range of pathogens. UNC has demonstrated great success supporting the career development of its postdoctoral fellows. The fellow will have access to UNC’s North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute (NC TraCS), funded by an NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA). Through NC TraCS, the fellow can take advantage of a wealth of resources to support her/his research and career development. Specifically, the fellow will have access to courses in the responsible conduct of research, grant writing seminars, training for mentoring students, biostatistical and study design support, and the availability of small grants for pilot studies. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree with experience in molecular biology, epidemiology, or related fields. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | The ideal candidate will have experience with molecular biology techniques and will have familiarity with phylogenetic analysis. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Proficiency in the laboratory and a track record of independent experimental design. Comfort with phylogenetic/bioinformatic analysis and scale up of laboratory methods in resource-constrained settings. Experience conducting research in Ethiopia or developing countries is beneficial. Candidates should have strong analytical and laboratory skills as demonstrated by a track record of relevant publications in well-respected journals. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | Must possess flexibility, mobility, and strength to store and access research samples, reagents, and supplies. Needs to have the physical ability to perform many varied tasks; i.e. fine motor skills, excellent hand-eye coordination, and a high level of concentration to do challenging techniques. |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/265499 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Ashley Jones |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | ashley_jones@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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