Post-Doc Research Associate - Dr. Ainslie's lab

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools 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/).

Position Summary

This is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in the field of Immunoengineering. The Postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with a team on formulation development for treatment of type 1 diabetes, mentor and oversee graduate students involved in the work, and actively contribute to collaborative efforts across the lab.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• PhD Required

Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Previous work with cells and/or animal models of immune responses

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Mammalian cell culture
• ELISAs
• Isolation of murine BMDCs
• Autoimmune models
• Animal models
• ELISPOT assays

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Special Instructions

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and names and complete contact information of three professional references, including email addresses and phone numbers. For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/316821

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title: Alekya Padmanabhuni, HR Business Partner
Department Contact Telephone or Email: alekya@email.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.

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