University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Post-Doc Research Associate-Sheikh Lab
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
Posting Information
Department: Gastroint Biology and Dis Ctr - 429001
Posting Open Date: 04/17/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title: Post-Doc Research Associate-Sheikh Lab
Vacancy ID: PDS004175
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
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 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 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. 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. 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. We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources, and foster collaboration across disciplines within and beyond our University to support outstanding research.
Position Summary The Sheikh Lab within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology seeks a motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. Our lab focuses on understanding the biological events responsible for dynamically regulating the selective expression of the mammalian genome in the context of immune responses in the intestine and other autoimmune diseases including lupus. The lab is positioned at the interface between immunology and molecular biology and utilizes new high throughput genome-wide tools to visualize changes in chromatin structure and function in human cells and animal models.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Candidates must have a PhD, PharmD, and/or MD degree by appointment date.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidates must have a strong academic track record, work well in a goal-oriented team setting, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with mammalian cell culture, basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques are required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Background in computational biology is preferred. Experience in basic RNA seq analysis will be an advantage to the applicant. However, our group can train a motivated candidate in computational analysis of sequencing data.
Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here.
Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/278560
Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title: Susan Sarvis, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email: susan_sarvis@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University\'s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu. Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity, employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Posting Open Date: 04/17/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title: Post-Doc Research Associate-Sheikh Lab
Vacancy ID: PDS004175
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
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 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 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. 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. 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. We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources, and foster collaboration across disciplines within and beyond our University to support outstanding research.
Position Summary The Sheikh Lab within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology seeks a motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. Our lab focuses on understanding the biological events responsible for dynamically regulating the selective expression of the mammalian genome in the context of immune responses in the intestine and other autoimmune diseases including lupus. The lab is positioned at the interface between immunology and molecular biology and utilizes new high throughput genome-wide tools to visualize changes in chromatin structure and function in human cells and animal models.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Candidates must have a PhD, PharmD, and/or MD degree by appointment date.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidates must have a strong academic track record, work well in a goal-oriented team setting, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with mammalian cell culture, basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques are required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Background in computational biology is preferred. Experience in basic RNA seq analysis will be an advantage to the applicant. However, our group can train a motivated candidate in computational analysis of sequencing data.
Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here.
Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/278560
Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title: Susan Sarvis, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email: susan_sarvis@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University\'s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu. Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity, employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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