Research Assistant Professor – Virology & Virus-Host Imaging

University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Research Assistant Professor to provide scientific leadership in enterovirus and alphavirus studies, integrating molecular virology with advanced imaging, lipidomics, and ultrastructural analyses.

The successful candidate will independently design, lead, and conduct research, mentor trainees, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals while coordinating collaborations across disciplines.

Formación

• PhD in molecular virology or virus-host cell biology with strong publication record.
• Proven ability to design and conduct mechanistic studies and independently develop research directions.
• Experience mentoring or supervising students and staff in a laboratory setting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead experimental design, execution, and interpretation of research projects.
• Guide study design, troubleshooting, and milestone tracking with trainees and staff.
• Coordinate collaborations and contribute to grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Ensure rigorous data management and compliance with lab practices and safety.

Conocimientos

Molecular virology

Virus-host interactions

Live-cell imaging

Lipidomics

Autophagy

Reporter-based assays

Data analysis

Mentoring trainees

Educación

PhD in Molecular Virology

Herramientas

Fluorescence microscopy

Descripción del empleo

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Research Assistant Professor to provide scientific leadership in enterovirus and alphavirus studies, integrating molecular virology with advanced imaging, lipidomics, and ultrastructural analyses.

The successful candidate will independently design, lead, and conduct research, mentor trainees, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals while coordinating collaborations across disciplines.