Postdoc: Pulmonary Genomics & Ozone Mechanisms

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Kelada Lab to study the pulmonary response to ozone and the role of genetic variation in that response. The position involves generating and analyzing multi-omics datasets in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will gain experience in cutting-edge genomic analyses, work with the Collaborative Cross mouse resource, and interact with a strong bioinformatics team, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Immunology, or related field.
• Experience with in vitro and/or in vivo respiratory exposure models.
• Experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data (RNA-seq).
• Strong communication skills; self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Join the Kelada Lab to study pulmonary responses to ozone in mice.
• Generate and analyze datasets linking genome, epigenome, and transcriptome to ozone-induced phenotypes.
• Collaborate with UNC bioinformatics team on transcriptomic analyses.
• Contribute to writing scientific papers and presenting at meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Collaborative work

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in Toxicology/Pharmacology/Immunology or related field

Tools

RNA-seq

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Kelada Lab to study the pulmonary response to ozone and the role of genetic variation in that response. The position involves generating and analyzing multi-omics datasets in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will gain experience in cutting-edge genomic analyses, work with the Collaborative Cross mouse resource, and interact with a strong bioinformatics team, with opportunities for