Research Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Peds-AIR - 412002

Posting Open Date:

11/21/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005371

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

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. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Division of Allergy and Immunology serves the children of North Carolina in the diagnosis and treatment of known or suspected immune deficiencies and allergic diseases, including food and environmental allergies. The Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology conducts research studies involving a variety of different experimental models. These include in silico, in vitro, animal in vivo, and human clinical studies aimed at examining the effects of environmental agents and inhaled toxicants, including endotoxin, tobacco products, ozone, woodsmoke and other ambient pollutants. Their research is aimed at understanding the health effects of inhaled contaminants on the lung and heart.

The Division of Allergy and Immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a full-time Research Assistant Professor on the variable track to join a highly successful academic team. This new faculty member will serve as an investigator, collaborator, and mentor in a team of physician and basic scientists. This position will develop and/or support new funded research projects in the area of pediatric environmental health research. Specific research will focus on development of experimental models to assess airway cell dysfunction, mucociliary clearance of inhaled particles, and environmental lung diseases. Experience in developing strategies for analyzing clinical samples would also be considered relevant. It is also expected that this position will submit for independent funding (1-2 NIH submissions/year), publish peer-reviewed manuscripts as senior author (1-2 senior author, 2-3 co-author), and serve as primary mentor for trainees at various levels of their training (1-2 trainees/year).

Research Collaboration with the UNC CEMALB, the Children's Research Institute, and members of the Curriculum in Toxicology & Environmental Medicine will be strongly encouraged and supported.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

The selected candidate must be PhD trained and will have significant experience including published, funded research related to airway cell dysfunction, mucociliary clearance of inhaled particles, and/or environmental lung diseases. The ability to develop experimental models or strategies for analyzing clinical samples is an essential skill for this position. Strong procedural skills are also required, as well as the ability to mentor students at different levels.

The selected candidate must have direct experience in respiratory toxicology or pulmonary research with a proven track record of scientific innovation and scientific integrity. Applicants must have proven ability to analyze and integrate information from diverse disciplines, as well as a demonstrated ability to develop and advance new experimental concepts and models.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Some post-graduate research experiences in an academic research position in a program focusing on environmental health research is preferred. Additionally, a significant publication record and evidence of scientific research funding is desired, as well as a desire to work in a cross-disciplinary research team.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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