The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 3 months ago
Post-Doc Research Associate (Liu Lab)
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $68K/yrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading institution in research and education, and they are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Liu Lab. This role focuses on investigating the evolutionary mechanisms of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria, integrating various datasets to understand bacterial evolution and its impact on disease progression.
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Responsibilities
Investigate the evolutionary mechanisms that shape the pathogenicity and drug resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria
Identify the genetic determinants that drive bacterial adaptation to the host environment and contribute to antimicrobial resistance and persistence during infection
Leverage large-scale longitudinal clinical cohorts and bacterial isolate collections obtained through collaborations
Develop and apply novel population-genomic and statistical frameworks to detect non-canonical forms of natural selection, adaptive convergence, and bacterial traits associated with transmission, virulence, and treatment outcomes
Integrate multi-dimensional datasets including genomic, transcriptomic, phenotypic, and clinical metadata to elucidate how bacterial evolution influences disease progression and therapeutic response
Collaborate closely with computational biologists, microbiologists, and clinicians
Contribute to the design of follow-up functional validation experiments
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in microbiology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field
Ph.D. or all but dissertation for Ph.D
Preferred
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbial genomics, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or computational biology, with an interest in translational applications that connect bacterial evolution to clinical impact
Experience in bacterial genomics or evolution is preferred
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.
Founded in 1919
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Funding
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$48.57MKey Investors
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2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
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