Postdoctoral Research Associate - James Lab
Chapel Hill, NC 
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Department SOP-CICBDD - 452101
Posting Open Date 06/21/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate - James Lab
Vacancy ID PDS003904
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications.
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of five health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).

Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary
The James lab is recruiting a talented and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join their research team which is focused on using chemical biology and medicinal chemistry approaches to study chromatin regulation. This individual will help to lead an exciting, new drug discovery project focused on validating new epigenetic targets in cancer and developing novel cancer therapeutics. The postdoctoral fellow will work as part of a large, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team and must be passionate about scientific research and team science.
The James lab is located at The University of North Carolina in the Eshelman School of Pharmacy. The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is #1 in the country. The James lab is also part of the UNC Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical biology, or related field of study.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
-Qualified applicants must have extensive experience in organic synthesis, as well as excellent communication skills.
-It is expected that the applicant has published (out or in press) in English language peer-reviewed
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
-Experience and/or an interest in epigenetics, cell biology, or cancer biology is preferred but not required.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
Apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/259862 with a CV/resume and a list of at least three (3) professional references with their full contact information. A cover letter is optional.

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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Mac Balatico, HR Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email mac.t.balatico@unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.

Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
Dependent on Experience and Qualifications.
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
Open
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