The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 2 days ago
Research Associate (Liu Lab)
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yr
3+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education, known for its commitment to research and public service. The Liu Lab in the Department of Genetics is seeking a Research Associate to conduct bacterial phenotyping research, develop high-throughput workflows, and integrate genomic analyses to understand bacterial adaptation and evolution.
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Responsibilities
Conduct bacterial phenotyping research to characterize evolved physiological traits and systematically link bacterial phenotypes to underlying genomic variants
Application of microscopy-based assays and bacterial genetic approaches to dissect genotype-phenotype relationships
Develop and optimize high-throughput phenotyping workflows
Perform targeted genetic manipulations
Integrate phenotypic data with genomic analyses to understand bacterial adaptation and evolution
Qualification
Required
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution
MS in Genetics, or related field
Preferred
Experience with genomic and RNA -seq data analysis
Proficiency in microscopy techniques and microscope operation
Bioinformatics skills, including primer design and sequence alignment
Basic proficiency in the R programming language
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth
Skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates for performing arts events
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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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
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