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Posted : Friday, September 15, 2023 11:13 AM
Posting Details
Department Medicine - MHI - 411427
Posting Open Date 02/23/2024
Application Deadline 03/08/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004118
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 $47,476 - $57,300
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Position Information
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 A postdoctoral research position is available in McAllister Heart Institute/Kim lab.
Endothelial cells are involved in a broad range of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases that represent a global challenge with high morbidity.
Endothelial cell metabolism is an active process, and altered endothelial metabolism drive disease progression.
Our research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of endothelial cell metabolism and how they affect cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
We leverage genetically engineered mouse models, in vitro cell culture with physiological and pathophysiological stimuli, isotope metabolite tracing, metabolomics, and genome-wide Crispr screening.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidates should be familiar with cell culture work, genomics, molecular biology, and mouse work.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidates should be familiar with cell culture work, genomics, molecular biology, and mouse work.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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 A postdoctoral research position is available in McAllister Heart Institute/Kim lab.
Endothelial cells are involved in a broad range of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases that represent a global challenge with high morbidity.
Endothelial cell metabolism is an active process, and altered endothelial metabolism drive disease progression.
Our research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of endothelial cell metabolism and how they affect cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
We leverage genetically engineered mouse models, in vitro cell culture with physiological and pathophysiological stimuli, isotope metabolite tracing, metabolomics, and genome-wide Crispr screening.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidates should be familiar with cell culture work, genomics, molecular biology, and mouse work.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidates should be familiar with cell culture work, genomics, molecular biology, and mouse work.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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• Location : Chapel Hill, NC
• Post ID: 9098293132
