The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 month ago
Faculty Researcher
North Carolina, United States
Part-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research, and public service. They are seeking an accomplished individual for a full-time research faculty position focused on developing and running a successful NIH-funded laboratory in the area of chronic pain and anesthesiology, while collaborating with and mentoring other learners and researchers.
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Responsibilities
Develop and run a successful NIH-funded laboratory focused on the study of chronic pain, overlapping pain conditions and/or fields related to anesthesiology
Collaborate with and mentor other learners and researchers within the UNC Department of Anesthesiology and/or the greater UNC-CH research environment
Serve on the departmental research committee
Occasionally teach research workshops and courses
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in a relevant field (e.g., physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, pain research)
Demonstrated track record of high-quality research in pain, anesthesiology or related fields
Strong publication record in high impact peer-reviewed journals
Ability to secure external funding (e.g., NIH grants)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Prefer an individual who can conduct both independent and collaborative research
Experience with mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates on select campus events
A comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support 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
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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