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Post Doctoral Fellow

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered.

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 998311
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
CTBR, located at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, conducts basic and translational research related to human diseases, with focus on development of novel intervention strategies for disease prevention and treatment.
Position Summary
This position is expected to perform research in the area of alcohol-related organ injury. The research projects aim at understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of alcohol-induced pathogenesis at the gut-liver axis and exploring preventive and/or therapeutic interventions. Data generated from the projects will be used to support external funding applications.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in the field of Biological Sciences. Experienced in cellular and molecular biology; Experienced in using graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
And a record of research productivity in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific meetings.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in handling mouse models.Strong written and oral communication skills.The ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered.

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 $53,000-$55,000
Org #-Department Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403
Job Open Date 06/02/2022
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled No
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Time Limited
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
1 yr with possible annual reappointment
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 60
Key Responsibility
Research
Essential Tasks
This position will conduct independent research using both rodent models and in-vitro cell models to explore the pathogenesis of alcohol-related organ injury, including designing and implementing research protocols, collecting and analyzing research data, and adopting new procedures, methods, or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
Percentage Of Time 20
Key Responsibility
Animal Duties
Essential Tasks
This position will manage and maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, keeping census, and providing mice as needed for experiments.
Percentage Of Time 10
Key Responsibility
Presentation
Essential Tasks
This position will present research findings at scientific meetings and prepare manuscripts for publications based on the research findings.
Percentage Of Time 10
Key Responsibility
Lab Responsibilities
Essential Tasks
This position will assist with ordering and procurement of supplies, and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

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, Eye-hand coordination - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - C
Work Environment Inside - C

Applicant Documents

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

Supplemental Questions

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    (Open Ended Question)

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