Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dependent Upon Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Oct 23, 2024

Posting Information

Posting Details

Department	Neuroscience Center - 428601
Posting Open Date	12/09/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title	Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID	PDS003693
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Work Location	Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
Hiring Range	Dependent Upon Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment	12 Months

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The UNC Neuroscience Center is an inter-departmental research center on the campus of UNC- Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Our mission is to promote various and extensive neuroscience research with a specific emphasis on developmental, cellular, and disease-related processes.
Position Summary	Postdoctoral Positions in Mechanisms Underlying Neural Circuit Development and Neurodevelopmental Disorders-Neuroscience Center, UNC, Chapel Hill Anton lab in the Neuroscience Center at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine ( https://www.antonlab.org) is seeking highly motivated post-doctoral fellows interested in investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms of cerebral cortical circuit development and neurodevelopmental disorders ( see Developmental Cell 2020, doi.org/10.1016/j.devcel.2019.11.005; Neuron, 2022, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.01.034). Opportunities are available to investigate the molecular mechanisms of neural circuit development and function in mammalian brain and in neurodevelopmental disorders using advanced multi-modal methods, including, but not limited, to circuit mapping, chemogenetic and optogenetic manipulation of signaling pathways, CRISPR-Cas9 based genome editing, single cell transcriptomics, brain organoids, and human cortical connectomics. Anton lab provides exceptionally supportive environment designed to facilitate career growth and path to independence. Ambitious, driven candidates with a recent PhD (and/or MD) in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, neuroscience, or related field with a solid thesis publication record are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	PhD (and/or MD) or similar degree in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, neuroscience, or related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	PhD (and/or MD) or similar degree in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, neuroscience, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	The successful candidate will have knowledge in neuroscience with expertise in advanced cell biological, biochemical and molecular techniques and a solid thesis publication record.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Matthew Tucci HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email	matthew_tucci@med.unc.edu
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