Post-Doc Research Associate - Bowser and Vaziri Labs

UNC-Chapel Hill-posted 2 days ago
Full-time
Chapel Hill, NC
11-50 employees
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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.

  • Designing experiments
  • Collecting data
  • Performing necessary techniques
  • Writing manuscripts
  • Assisting with text/figures for grant proposals
  • Lab management, including ordering, ensuring EHS compliance, maintaining appropriate stocks and orderly records of reagents, supplies, and consumables in the lab.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 what’s 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.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with experience in DNA damage and cell cycle fields.
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