"Post-Doctoral Fellow"

Job Details

Position Number: 998124

Functional Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow

Position Type: Research

Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information: Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: CTBR, located at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, conducts basic and translational research related to human diseases, with focuses on development of novel intervention strategies for disease prevention and treatment.

Position Summary: This position is expected to perform research in the area of alcohol-related organ injury. The research projects aim at understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of alcohol-induced pathogenesis at the gut-liver axis and exploring preventive and/or therapeutic interventions. Data generated from the projects will be used to support external funding applications.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in the field of Biological Sciences. Experienced in cellular and molecular biology; Experienced in using graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data. And a record of research productivity in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific meetings.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in handling mouse models. Strong written and oral communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a research team.

Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Experience

Org #-Department: Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403

Job Open Date: 06/25/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Time Limited

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.: 1 yr with possible annual reappointment

Number of Months per Year: 12

FLSA: Exempt

Key Responsibility: Research

Essential Tasks: This position will conduct independent research using both rodent models and invitro cell models to explore the pathogenesis of alcohol-related organ injury, including design and implement research protocols, collect and analyze research data, and adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures. (60%)

Key Responsibility: Animal Duties

Essential Tasks: This position will manage and maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, keeping census, and providing mice as needed for experiments. (20%)

Key Responsibility: Presentation

Essential Tasks: This position will present research findings at scientific meetings and prepare manuscripts for publications based on the research findings. (10%)

Key Responsibility: Lab Responsibilities

Essential Tasks: This position will assist with ordering and procurement of supplies, equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory. (10%)