Scientific Director (Research Assistant Professor)
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
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Job overview
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill is hiring a Scientific Director (Research Assistant Professor). The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at UNC‑Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Professor to serve as Scientific Director of the Juliano Research Group. The role leads a multidisciplinary team in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and translational research on malaria and other global infectious diseases, providing full support to expand an internationally recognized research enterprise and develop an independent program.
Key focus areas include Lead a multidisciplinary team focused on molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and translational research, Oversee laboratory and analytical personnel, and Coordinate multidisciplinary research activities.
Important skills include Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Translational Research, Original Scholarship, and Research Design. Preferred (not required): Metabolomics, Lipidomics, and Systems Biology Approaches.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Permanent Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0006034
Position Summary/Description:
The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking an Assistant Professor. The successful applicant will serve as Scientific Director of the Juliano Research Group and will lead a multidisciplinary team focused on molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and translational research related to malaria and other infectious diseases of global health importance. The position includes full support to direct and expand an established, internationally recognized research enterprise, with the expectation that the successful candidate will progressively develop an independent research program and establish a trajectory toward research independence.
This position requires expertise in original scholarship, research design, implementation of research procedures, project leadership, data analysis, and interpretation of results. A substantial component of the role involves the analysis and integration of high-dimensional genomic and transcriptomic datasets, including DNA and RNA sequencing data, from primary data processing through biological interpretation. Additional expertise in metabolomics, lipidomics, or other systems biology approaches is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will oversee laboratory and analytical personnel, coordinate multidisciplinary research activities, contribute to grant development and scientific publications, and foster innovation across a diverse portfolio of projects. Research activities will primarily focus on malaria pathogenesis, immunity, genomics, molecular epidemiology, and surveillance, while also contributing to studies of other pathogens and diseases of global health significance.
The position is embedded within the collaborative environment of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Ecology Laboratory ( IDEEL ), providing opportunities to engage with investigators across clinical, epidemiologic, laboratory, computational, and implementation science disciplines. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills are essential, as the successful applicant will work closely with trainees, staff, faculty collaborators, and international research partners. Collaboration with international partners may require travel to sites.
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