Carolina Population Center · 2 months ago
Research Scientist - Jian Liu Lab
North Carolina, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expUNC University Libraries is a global leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. The Jian Liu Lab is seeking a Research Scientist to contribute to the development of carbohydrate-based medicines, specifically in synthesizing sulfated glycans and identifying glycan-based disease targets, with opportunities for publication and conference travel.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of method for the synthesis of sulfated glycans
Conduct enzyme-based methods for the synthesis of heparan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate glycans
Test the efficacy of glycans in different animal models
Contribute to funded research on liver disease
Qualification
Required
PhD degree is required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity
Additional 3+ years of postdoctoral research experience
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to develop and manage productive and collaborative relationships both internally and externally with collaborative research partners
Ability to respond quickly to requests
Preferred
At least 2 years of relevant research experience or equivalent, preferably in glycobiology research, including, but not limited to stem cell research and related liver diseases
Demonstrated interest and skills in researching, data analysis and productivity, including an ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information
Interest in engaging in research on a drug discovery topic and drug target identification is encouraged to apply
Strong intellectual curiosity
Brings demonstrated interest or experience working in the interface of glycobiology, cell biology and physiology
Priority will be given to the candidates with glycobiology research
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support 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.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase