Post-Doc Research Associate (Kelada Lab)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a post-doctoral research associate to join the Kelada Lab, focusing on gene-environment interactions with air pollution in respiratory disease. The role involves uncovering mechanistic links between the genome, epigenome, gene expression, and air pollutant-induced airway inflammation phenotypes using a mouse model system. The project will leverage genetically diverse mice from the Collaborative Cross mouse genetics reference population to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) that influence response to the air pollutant ozone. The post-doctoral research associate will generate and analyze datasets, collaborate with a strong bioinformatics team, and engage in writing scientific papers and presenting at scientific meetings.

Requirements

• PhD in Genetics or a related field.
• Experience with quantitative genetic analysis, particularly QTL mapping.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mouse models of human disease.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a teamwork environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on gene-environment interactions with air pollution in respiratory disease.
• Identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) that influence response to ozone exposure.
• Analyze gene expression and chromatin accessibility in key cell types.
• Collaborate with lab members and other research communities at UNC.
• Work with a bioinformatics team to analyze genomic data.
• Write scientific papers and present findings at scientific meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and vision coverage.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development support.
• Healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree