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Location

Chapel Hill, NC | United States

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Job description

Vacancy ID: PDS004109

Position Summary/Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent and dynamic postdoctoral research fellow to join the Turner Lab at the UNC Chapel Hill HIV Cure Center to study the biology of HIV latency. Our laboratory is interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms of HIV latency in order to develop targeted latency reversal agents for HIV cure strategies. We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral fellow to drive forward a funded project involving RNA -seq and Cut&Tag of primary cell samples to characterize the epigenomic landscape of replication competent proviruses. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the life sciences, preferably molecular, immunology and/or cell biology with experience in cell culture, flow cytometry and standard molecular biology techniques (western, IP, nucleic acid purification, PCR ). Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Cut&Run/ RNA -seq/ChIP-seq, NGS library prep, and experience in directing bioinformatics analysis of resulting data.

The HIV Cure Center within the Institute of Global Health and Infectious Disease and School of
Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is focused on the discovery, development, and implementation of new treatments to allow durable treatment-free remission of HIV infection (cure). The HIV Cure Center is supported by University, federal, and private funding sources. The Center seeks to comingle academic and industry approaches, redefining research and seeking the breakthroughs needed to tackle this extraordinarily challenging global health issue. UNC is home to a robust postdoctoral community with opportunities to participate in various activities such as teaching/mentoring, networking, and career and professional development.

Education and Experience:

Candidates should have strong laboratory and analytical skills as demonstrated by a strong track record of relevant publications in well-respected journals. Outstanding communication skills in English (both spoken and written) are essential for this position. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Cut&Run/ RNA -seq/ChIP-seq, NGS library prep, and experience in directing bioinformatics analysis of resulting data.

About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.

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