Post-Doc Research Associate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina
Posted in Other about 15 hours ago.
Job Description:
Department:
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Posting Open Date:
07/14/2022
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Type:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title:
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID:
PDS003531
Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week:
40
FTE:
1
Work Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date:
08/01/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment:
12 Months
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:
Postdoc Research Associate position is available in Lineberger Cancer Center. Research topics include investigation into the molecular mechanisms by which cancer-associated human papillomaviruses (HPV) manipulate DNA repair pathways and avoid innate immune responses to promote viral replication and persistence, a major risk factor for cancer development. Additional projects are available to investigate mechanisms by which the HPV life cycle is epigenetically regulated. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with a strong background in molecular/cellular biology, virology, immunology, and/or related field.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
PhD in virology, molecular biology, cell biology or related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
PhD in virology, molecular biology, cell biology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Experience with tissue culture and molecular biology techniques is preferred. Qualified applicants should possess strong communication skills, creativity, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently
Special Instructions:
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
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