Research Associate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Med Admin-Cores-420117

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

12/19/2024

Application Deadline:

01/02/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Research Associate

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20052870

Vacancy ID:

NF0008766

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

02/03/2025

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 purpose of the UNC human pluripotent Stem Cell (HPSC) Core is to provide UNC investigators and outside collaborators a platform to successfully conduct basic and translational research using human embryonic and pluripotent stem cell. The HPSC Core offers a wide range of services including generation of induced pluripotent stem cells, disease modeling and genome editing. The HPSC Core is actively participating to increase the awareness of the enormous potential of stem cell research within the NC research community, to develop and support a highly collaborative environment for research and education and to attract pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies performing related research and development.

The objective of this position is to serve as a Research Associate under the direction of Dr. Beltran, the HPSC Core director. The Facility provides UNC investigators as well as outside collaborators a platform to successfully conduct basic as well as translational research using stem cells (including human embryonic stem cells (hESC) and human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC). The core facility offers iPSCs generation, gene editing, stem cell differentiation into specialized cell types including neurons, and organoids cultures. The facility is actively participating to increase the awareness of the enormous potential of stem cell research within the NC research community, to develop and support a highly collaborative environment for research and education, and to attract pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies performing related research and development.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The Research Associate must be: 1) extremely organized and detail-oriented person, 2) capable of working on multiple projects during a certain time-frame, 3) proficient with mammalian cell culture, and 4) follow research protocols. Also, execute downstream molecular and biochemical experiments (RT-qPCR, western blot etc.). Other responsibilities include keeping accurate and detailed notes on each experiment performed, maintaining the lab equipment and ordering lab supplies.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required. Familiarity with Excel and Power point is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The ideal candidate must have solid background in molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture. At least one year of laboratory experience. Experience with genome editing technology is desirable.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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