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Post-Doctoral Fellow

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application: 
 * Resume 
 * Cover Letter 
 * List of References 
 
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes: 
* Name 
* Company Name 
* Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor. 
* Email Address 
* Contact Phone Number 
 
*_Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process._*

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 998513
Functional Title Post-Doctoral Fellow
Position Type Post-docs
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the UNCG Center for Translational Biomedical Research is to conduct basic and translational research in human diseases, with focuses on biomarkers for early diagnosis of disease, understanding of disease pathogenesis, and development of novel interventions for disease prevention and treatment.
Position Summary
Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration.

The position is expected to focus on proteomics studies of animal models of human diseases, using state-of-the-art instrumentation and tools for biomarker discovery/validation and a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanism of human disease. The position will perform grant-funded research projects, including experimental design, sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation, and research presentation at national/international meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. degree in the field of Chemistry or Life Sciences; fully trained in proteomic sample preparation from various sample matrices, particular cells and tissues, chromatographic separations and mass spectrometry of proteins; and strong skills in quantitative and bioinformatic analysis of proteomics data, and biological interpretation of results. 
 
The candidate for this position should be self-motivated, have critical thinking and independent working skills, possess sufficient communication skills, and the ability to work with others in a collaborative research environment.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application: 
 * Resume 
 * Cover Letter 
 * List of References 
 
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes: 
* Name 
* Company Name 
* Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor. 
* Email Address 
* Contact Phone Number 
 
Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.
Recruitment Range $52,000-$55,000
Org #-Department Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403
Job Open Date 06/01/2021
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Time Limited
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
One year appointment with option for renewal.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 40%
Key Responsibility

Research Projects
Essential Tasks

This position will survey literature, design experiments, perform bioinformatics and statistical data analysis, and biological interpretation of the data.
Percentage Of Time 40%
Key Responsibility

Experiments
Essential Tasks

The position will develop analytical methods, prepare samples, operate LC-MS instruments to acquire data.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Key Responsibility

Presentation
Essential Tasks

This position will prepare manuscripts for publications based on research findings and present research findings at scientific meetings.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F
Work Environment Inside - C

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
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    • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Other professional journal / website
    • NCWorks.gov
    • UNC School System Job Board
    • Personal Networking
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Indeed.com
    • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
    • Other
  2. If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
    • Yes
    • No