The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 3 months ago
Post-Doc Research Associate (Kelada Lab)
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $74K/yrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading public university known for its research excellence. The Kelada Lab is seeking a post-doctoral research associate to investigate gene-environment interactions with air pollution in respiratory disease, focusing on mechanistic links between genetic and epigenetic factors and airway inflammation.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Join research program on the role of gene-environment interactions with air pollution in respiratory disease
Uncover mechanistic links between the genome, epigenome, gene expression, and air pollutant-induced airway inflammation phenotypes in a mouse model system
Leverage genetically diverse mice from the Collaborative Cross mouse genetics reference population to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) that influence response to the air pollutant ozone
Analyze gene expression and chromatin accessibility in key cell types and identify expression and accessibility QTL that mediate the relationships between ozone exposure and response
Generate and analyze datasets related to the project
Write scientific papers and present talks at scientific meetings
Qualification
Required
PhD in Genetics or a related field
Experience with quantitative genetic analysis (QTL mapping in particular)
Preferred
Experience with mouse models of human disease
Experience with flow cytometry
Candidates should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, able to work in a teamwork environment, and have strong communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and vision coverage
Paid leave
Benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
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$48.57MKey Investors
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2024-07-19Grant· $1M
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2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
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