Post-Doc Research Associate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina

Job Description:

Department:

Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801

01/08/2025

01/14/2025

No

Postdoctoral Scholar

Post-Doc Research Associate

PDS004427

Full-Time Temporary

40

1

Chapel Hill, NC

12 Months

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.

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.

The UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID) is recruiting an exceptional candidate for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the genomic epidemiology of infectious diseases. 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 participate in malaria genomics studies occurring in multiple countries in Africa, including supporting an ICEMR. They will be responsible for conducting population genetic analyses using data generated at UNC and our partner institutions. The project will involve regular interaction with investigators at study sites at the University of North Carolina, Brown University and our overseas collaborators. The post 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 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. IDEEL is currently housed in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, which received more NIH funding than any other public school of public health in 2018 and is considered one of the top schools of public health in the nation.


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.

PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree with experience in genomic analysis, molecular epidemiology, or related fields.

Outstanding communication skills are essential for this position.


Proficiency with the analysis of sequencing data is required.

The ideal candidate will have experience with next-generation sequencing techniques and genomic analysis and will have familiarity with R, Unix, and Python programming languages. Comfort with next-generation sequencing library preparation and molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, PCR) is beneficial but not required. Experience conducting research in developing countries is beneficial but not required. Candidates should have strong analytical skills as demonstrated by a track record of relevant publications in well-respected journals. Working knowledge of Swahili or French is preferred.

Must possess the skills and flexibility for extensive travel and working at overseas sites. Must possess flexibility, mobility, and strength to store and access research materials. 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.

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