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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Heinzen Lab

positionChapel Hill, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$52K/yr - $60K/yr

Inside Higher Ed is associated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which is renowned for its pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences programs. The Heinzen laboratory seeks a postdoctoral research associate to study molecular mechanisms of genetic epilepsies and contribute to drug discovery initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Study molecular mechanisms across multiple types of genetic epilepsies to identify convergent disease mechanisms and drug targets
Develop induced pluripotent stem cell derived neuronal models of genetic epilepsies
Apply cutting-edge technologies including electrophysiology, single-cell RNAseq, chromatin conformation capture technique, optogenetics, genetic encoded biosensors of neurotransmission, and live cell imaging to study cellular and molecular signatures associated with genetic epilepsies
Feed well-defined cellular and molecular signatures into the drug discovery pipeline and/or subject them to CRISPR-screens to identify druggable genetic modifiers
Develop specialized skill sets to drive independent research programs that can launch independent research careers

Qualification

Ph.D. in biological sciencesResearch productivityInduced pluripotent stem cellsElectrophysiologySingle-cell RNAseqCRISPR-screensCommunicationOrganization skillsWriting skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ph.D. in a biological sciences discipline (e.g., neuroscience, molecular biology, pharmacology, cell biology, molecular genetics)
Publication record demonstrating research productivity
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organization skills
Excellent writing skills
Data analysis skills
Willingness to be part of collaborative team science

Preferred

Research experience with human induced pluripotent stem cell models

Benefits

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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