Post-Doc Research Associate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

ASOD Biomedical Sciences - 437600

Posting Open Date:

03/22/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID:

PDS004143

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

12 Months

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences is the home of the faculty heavily involved in research and/or teaching in the Foundational and Biomedical Sciences.

Position Summary:

This NIH funding-supported position will conduct research projects under the supervision of PI (Dr. Aimin Peng), in cancer biology and therapy. The research areas of the group include the DNA damage response, DNA repair, cell proliferation and signaling, and head and neck cancer progression and treatment responses. The postdoctoral researcher will perform a variety of laboratory experiments, using molecular, biochemical, and cellular techniques, organize research data, and prepare for manuscript publication.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Ph.D. or equivalent in an area of biomedical sciences such as molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or cancer biology.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience with cell and molecular biology assays, manuscript preparation and publication.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience in cancer biology; experience in cell cycle regulation and DNA damage responses.

Special Instructions:

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

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