Post-Doc Research Associate Bowser and Vaziri Labs
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a collaborative co-mentored research program between the laboratories of Dr. Cyrus Vaziri and Dr. Jessica Bowser. The successful candidate will investigate fundamental mechanisms of the DNA damage response ( DDR ) cell cycle regulation and their implications for genome stability cancer biology and therapeutic response. This position offers the unique benefit of dual academic mentorship along with industry-relevant experience through collaborations with Dr. Kenneth Pearce Director Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery ( UNC ) and Dr. Blake Rushing Associate Director Metabolomics and Exposome Laboratory ( UNC ). These collaborations will provide the candidate with access to complementary expertise resources and scientific perspectives across multiple disciplines.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Knowledge Subject-specific knowledge: A strong and evolving base of knowledge in DNA damage and cell cycle fields. Research methods: Independence and expertise in designing experiments collecting data and performing necessary techniques. Responsible conduct of research: Familiarity with ethical guidelines regulations and policies governing research. Funding and publishing: Understanding the processes for securing grants and publishing findings in scientific journals. Skills Communication: Ability to communicate effectively through writing (manuscripts) and speaking (seminars presentations) to various audiences. Data analysis and statistics: Proficiency with statistical software (e.g. GraphPad Prism) and strong analytical skills. Technical skills: Molecular techniques (e.g. cloning gene editing protein biochemistry and imaging flow cytometry cell culture etc.). Ability to learn new techniques quickly and efficiently. Ability to troubleshoot. Project management: Ability to manage time projects and resources effectively. Scientific writing: Ability to write manuscripts and assist with text/figures for grant proposals. Abilities Adaptability and resilience: The capacity to adapt to new research directions technologies and work environments. Independent work: The ability to work independently devise hypotheses and drive your own research. Problem-solving and critical thinking: Analytical ability to identify problems and find effective solutions. Collaboration: Working effectively in interdisciplinary and collaborative teams. Leadership and management: Skills to manage a project collaborate with others and facilitate teamwork. Professionalism: reliable accountable and committed to doing whats right. Goal-orientation and professional maturity: Understanding that this position emphasizes achieving research milestones and deliverables (e.g. manuscripts grant applications) and making steady progress toward your professional goals. Management: capable of performing tasks relating to lab management including ordering ensuring EHS compliance maintaining appropriate stocks and orderly records of reagents supplies and consumables in the lab.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in DNA damage and cell cycle fields.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a collaborative co-mentored research program between the laboratories of Dr. Cyrus Vaziri and Dr. Jessica Bowser. The successful candidate will investigate fundamental mechanisms of the DNA damage response ( DDR ) cell cycle regulation and their implications for genome stability cancer biology and therapeutic response. This position offers the unique benefit of dual academic mentorship along with industry-relevant experience through collaborations with Dr. Kenneth Pearce Director Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery ( UNC ) and Dr. Blake Rushing Associate Director Metabolomics and Exposome Laboratory ( UNC ). These collaborations will provide the candidate with access to complementary expertise resources and scientific perspectives across multiple disciplines.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Knowledge Subject-specific knowledge: A strong and evolving base of knowledge in DNA damage and cell cycle fields. Research methods: Independence and expertise in designing experiments collecting data and performing necessary techniques. Responsible conduct of research: Familiarity with ethical guidelines regulations and policies governing research. Funding and publishing: Understanding the processes for securing grants and publishing findings in scientific journals. Skills Communication: Ability to communicate effectively through writing (manuscripts) and speaking (seminars presentations) to various audiences. Data analysis and statistics: Proficiency with statistical software (e.g. GraphPad Prism) and strong analytical skills. Technical skills: Molecular techniques (e.g. cloning gene editing protein biochemistry and imaging flow cytometry cell culture etc.). Ability to learn new techniques quickly and efficiently. Ability to troubleshoot. Project management: Ability to manage time projects and resources effectively. Scientific writing: Ability to write manuscripts and assist with text/figures for grant proposals. Abilities Adaptability and resilience: The capacity to adapt to new research directions technologies and work environments. Independent work: The ability to work independently devise hypotheses and drive your own research. Problem-solving and critical thinking: Analytical ability to identify problems and find effective solutions. Collaboration: Working effectively in interdisciplinary and collaborative teams. Leadership and management: Skills to manage a project collaborate with others and facilitate teamwork. Professionalism: reliable accountable and committed to doing whats right. Goal-orientation and professional maturity: Understanding that this position emphasizes achieving research milestones and deliverables (e.g. manuscripts grant applications) and making steady progress toward your professional goals. Management: capable of performing tasks relating to lab management including ordering ensuring EHS compliance maintaining appropriate stocks and orderly records of reagents supplies and consumables in the lab.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in DNA damage and cell cycle fields.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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