Post-Doc Research Associate; Valdar
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research
Department:
Genetics - 423501
Posting Open Date:02/11/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Position Type:Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title:Post-Doc Research Associate (Valdar)
Vacancy :PDS
004776
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week:40
FTE:1
Work Location:Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$62,232
ProposedStart Date:
02/27/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment:12 Months
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Research:
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Postdoctoral fellow needed to analyze, interpret, and develop relevant methods for studying the genetic basis of sarbecovirus-induced pathogenesis in experimental mouse crosses. The successful candidate must have a track record of writing manuscripts, programming new statistical analysis methods and pipelines in R.
MinimumEducation and Experience Requirements:
Ph.D. in computational biology
Required Qualifications , Competencies, andExperience:
Experience in statistical genetics analysis of mouse crosses, including related statistical method development; experience in researching the genetic basis of viral and allergenic pathogenesis.
Preferred Qualifications , Competencies, andExperience:
N/A
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