Post-Doc Research Associate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Biomedical Engineering - 424601

Posting Open Date:

10/06/2022

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID:

PDS003612

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

12 Months

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

A post-doctoral position is available in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Department, based at UNC Chapel Hill. This research position will lead research in targeted therapeutics applications with biomedical ultrasonics. Potential projects include acoustically enhanced immunotherapy, targeted therapeutic delivery to the brain, and ultrasound targeted cancer therapies. Candidates will lead projects, conduct research, mentor junior team members, and write manuscripts, present at conferences, and contribute to grant proposals.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, computer science, or other related field is required.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Specific areas of knowledge which will be useful will include biomedical acoustics, physical acoustics, beamforming, ultrasound imaging, fabrication techniques, MATLAB, and preclinical studies. The ability to work as part of a team, to manage multiple projects, and to learn new skills quickly are all important to being successful in this position. Good communication skills and hands-on skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Expertise in Verasonics programming would be a bonus, but is not required"

Special Instructions:

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

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