Post-Doc Research Associate - Marsico Lung Institute

UNC; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their team at the Marsico Lung Institute. This role is crucial for advancing research in chronic lung diseases, utilizing cutting-edge mass spectrometry-based proteomics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new skills and contribute to impactful research on innate lung defense mechanisms. The position offers an exceptional environment for career growth within one of the leading research groups in the USA, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about lung biology and disease research.

Qualifications

• PhD required, with a focus on lung biology or related fields.
• Experience in proteomics and lung disease research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research on chronic lung diseases.
• Utilize advanced proteomic techniques to analyze lung samples.

Skills

mass spectrometry-based proteomics

qualitative and quantitative proteomic techniques

lung biology research

mucin/mucus biochemistry

innate immunity

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 277835
The Marsico Lung Institute at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine is at the forefront of groundbreaking research in lung biology, focusing on both basic and translational studies. Our team employs mass spectrometry-based proteomics to analyze a wide array of lung samples, investigating chronic lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, and bronchiectasis.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Postdoctoral Research Associate. This role is pivotal in advancing our understanding of chronic lung diseases through innovative qualitative and quantitative proteomic techniques. Our laboratory, located within the Marsico Lung Institute, is one of the best equipped and most focused on mucin/mucus biochemistry and biophysics as well as lung’s innate immunity, making it one of the leading research groups in the USA in this field.

The postdoctoral position offers the successful candidate an exceptional chance to develop new skills and apply them to crucial questions regarding innate lung defense mechanisms and various chronic lung conditions. Working within the Marsico Lung Institute and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides an outstanding environment for career development in the field of lung disease research.

About the Company

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.