Carolina Population Center · 1 month ago
Post-Doc Research Associate (Kelada Lab)
North Carolina, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$64K/yr - $74K/yrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading public research institution known for its commitment to excellence in education, patient care, and research. They are seeking a Post-Doc Research Associate to join the Kelada Lab, focusing on gene-environment interactions with air pollution in respiratory disease, utilizing mouse models to uncover mechanistic links between genetics and airway inflammation. The role includes generating and analyzing datasets, writing scientific papers, and presenting research findings at meetings.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Join the 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 research 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
Carolina Population Center
The Carolina Population Center (CPC) is a community of outstanding scholars and professionals associated to create new knowledge about population size, structure, and processes of change.
Founded in 1966
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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