Post-Doc Research Associate

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 and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

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.

Post-doctoral positions funded by NIH grants, including a Delaney Collaboratory, are now available in the Archin and Margolis laboratories at the UNC-Chapel Hill HIV Cure Center to study the biology of HIV latency, characterize the peripheral and tissue reservoir and investigate novel approaches to deplete the HIV reservoir. Our laboratories are highly dynamic, diverse, and energetic, with ample career development and growth opportunities. We have been at the forefront of HIV cure research and have made significant contributions to the field (e.g., J Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 2;224(1):92-100; J Infect Dis. 2020 Nov 9;222(11):1843-1852; Nature. 2020 Feb;578(7793):160-165; J Clin Invest. 2017 Aug 1;127(8):3126-3135; Nature. 2012 Jul 25;487(7408):482-5) our candidate will have an excellent opportunity to further contribute to the HIV cure agenda while advancing their career. In addition, the UNC HIV Cure Center provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with other primary investigators within the center. Opportunities also exist to gain teaching experience with undergraduate, graduate, and clinical research fellows. This position is full-time in person. For more information about the HIV Cure Center, please visit https://unchivcurecenter.org/

Ph.D. in the life sciences, preferably microbiology and immunology and/or cell biology.

Experience in tissue processing, primary cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques.
Experience in CyTOF, chromatin biology analysis, or other advanced techniques such as spatial and single-cell transcriptomics.

Candidates should also have strong laboratory and analytical skills as demonstrated by a strong track record of publications in well-respected journals.
Outstanding communication skills in English (both spoken and written) are essential for this position.
Attention to detail is a must.
The ability to communicate research findings clearly and work and interact within a team environment is essential.
Candidate should be able to think and operate independently.

Many techniques in this position require fine motor skills, excellent hand-eye coordination, and a high level of concentration and motivation.

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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.