Research Scientist
Full Time
Greensboro, NC 27402
$70,231 - $75,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Position Type
Research
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the UNCG Center for Translational Biomedical Research is to conduct basic and translational research in human diseases, with focus on biomarkers for early diagnosis of disease, understanding of disease pathogenesis, and development of novel interventions for disease prevention and treatment.
Position Summary
The position will perform grant-funded research projects related to lipidomics and metabolomics, including method development, LC-MS instrument operation, data analysis and interpretation, and applications of lipidomics and metabolomics to human disease research.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in the field of chemistry, life sciences, or laboratory medicine.
- A minimum of two years of postdoctoral research experience in LC-MS or shotgun-based lipidomics and/or LC-MS-based metabolomics of mammalian cell, tissue, and biofluid is required.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Self-motivated, have critical thinking and independent working skills, possess sufficient communication skills, and the ability to work with others in a collaborative research environment.
- Familiarity with Thermo LC and MS instruments and experience with fluxomics and stable isotope tracing are preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.
Recruitment Range
$70,231 – $75,000
Org #-Department
Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403
Job Open Date
03/14/2022
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
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