Post-Doc Research Associate

Position Summary

The postdoctoral candidate will investigate the regulatory activity of genetic variants associated with neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders using diverse functional genomics approaches, including massively parallel reporter assays (MPRA) and CRISPR-based screens. The individual will use human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and mouse models to generate genomic libraries, perform sequencing-based experiments, and analyze the resulting genomic datasets.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in a relevant field

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Postdoctoral experience in the field of investigations expected.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Publishations in the field of investigation.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

• N/A

Special Instructions

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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title: Sarah Willis, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email: sarah_a_willis@med.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 Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu. Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.