Post-Doc Trainee-CGIBD

Overview

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.

• 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 Trainee-CGIBD
• Vacancy : PDS
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• 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: 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.

Join an interdisciplinary research postdoctoral fellowship program in basic and translational aspects of genetics, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, pathophysiology and treatment of liver and gastrointestinal tract disorders. Program goals are to attract Ph.D., M.D. and DVM postdoctoral trainees to these fields and to provide training in state-of-the-art research techniques. Fellowships are for one year, with a potential second year of support dependent on successful renewal of our competitive T32 grant renewal, and are funded by an NIH (NIDDK) Institutional Training Grant (T32).

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PhD, MD, MD/PhD or DVM or equivalent degree in related fields.

Applicants must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.

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Candidates should have a strong academic track record, work well in a goal-oriented team setting, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Additionally, candidates must have a PhD, and/or MD degree by appointment date. Experience with mammalian cell culture, bacterial culture, mouse handling, basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques and some background in computational biology is preferred

Must comply with all environmental health and safety rules including proper use of personal protective equipment.

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