Department:

SOP-SGC Ctr for Chem Biology - 452102

10/22/2024

Yes

Postdoctoral Scholar

Postdoc Research Associate - Biological Sciences

PDS004362

Full-Time Temporary

40

1

Chapel Hill, NC

North Carolina, US

$58,656 - $61,008

01/02/2025

12 Months

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.

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).


Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

This position will perform research in Protein Biochemistry and Structural Biology. This position will be responsible for recombinant protein production in both prokaryote and eukaryote systems, developing and executing biochemical and biophysical assays to identify and characterize protein ligands; responsible for protein structure determination using protein crystallography and cryo-EM; reports progress to immediate supervisor and for keeping records of experiments, results and analysis in the laboratory notebook.

PhD in Biological Sciences, or closely related field.

This position requires proficiency in:
- Molecular biology, high-throughput cloning and protein production using bacterial and eukaryotic host cells, including baculovirus-infected insect cells.
- Operating equipment for protein purification, including high-speed centrifuges and FPLC.
- Developing and executing biochemical assays, including techniques such as fluorescence polarization, TR-FRET, FRET and BRET.
- Biophysical assays, such as ITC and SPR.

This position requires proficiency in:
- Molecular biology, high-throughput cloning and protein production using bacterial and eukaryotic host cells, including baculovirus-infected insect cells.
- Operating equipment for protein purification, including high-speed centrifuges and FPLC.
- Developing and executing biochemical assays, including techniques such as fluorescence polarization, TR-FRET, FRET and BRET.
- Biophysical assays, such as ITC and SPR.

This position requires lifting of at least 25 pounds.

Apply online at,
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290173
with a cover letter, CV/resume and a list of at least 3 professional references with their full contact information,


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