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

Job Info

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Department:

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801

Posting Open Date:

05/06/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID:

PDS004206

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 Qualifications/Experience

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2024

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 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.

Position Summary:

The postdoctoral research associate will be cancer cell immunology and protein engineering who will be responsible for complex immunological cell culture and in vivo models, database management, computational analysis, and experimental design. The qualified candidate will integrate information from a combination of sources, including protein engineering, next-generation sequencing, CRISPR screening, and bioinformatics.

The Chung lab harnesses the anti-tumor potential of our immune system via synthetic biology. We're exploring the crossroads of synthetic biology, immunology, and cancer cell biology. We engineer cells so that they achieve maximum therapeutic efficacy at the right place and at the right timing. More specifically, we are (1) generating a compendium of master regulator combinations of different T cell states and (2) creating advanced synthetic biology toolkits for artificial cell state differentiation. In the longer term, (3) we will modulate the crosstalk between T cells and tumor microenvironment (TME) via designer oncolytic viruses.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A doctoral degree in Cell biology, Immunology, Bioinformatics), or related degree.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Required experience includes cell culture, flow cytometry/sorting, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, and animal handling experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The ideal candidate must have a strong record of reliability, consistency, and organization; able to complete many different tasks simultaneously and have excellent time management skills. The desired candidate will have great interpersonal skills, is able to follow directions, can handle constructive feedback and will work productively with others

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

Must be able to work standing or sitting at lab benches and hoods and move up to 25 pounds

Special Instructions:

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

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