Post-Doc Research Associate
About The Position
The Zannas lab in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Candidates should be interested in studying the epigenetic mechanisms linking psychosocial stress with neuropsychiatric disorders. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary environment and will lead epigenome-wide analyses in DNA derived from both large-scale studies in human cohorts and mechanistic experiments in cellular models. The postdoc will be actively involved in dissemination of research findings, including the writing of scientific manuscripts. The postdoc may also work with and supervise other lab members as warranted for the successful completion of ongoing research projects. For a full research statement of our lab, please see: https://www.zannaslab.org.
Requirements
- Experience in the analysis of large-scale data.
- Knowledge of relevant programming languages.
- Wet lab experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in analyzing sequencing and DNA methylation data.
- Bench lab exposure to cellular and molecular experiments.
- A strong record of scholarly accomplishments.
Responsibilities
- Lead epigenome-wide analyses in DNA derived from large-scale studies in human cohorts and mechanistic experiments in cellular models.
- Actively involved in dissemination of research findings, including the writing of scientific manuscripts.
- May work with and supervise other lab members as warranted for the successful completion of ongoing research projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
