Research Associate

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0010052

Salary Range: Dependent on education/experience

Position Summary/Description:

The Thaxton Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a highly motivated PhD-level Research Specialist to lead and support innovative research at the intersection of cell biology, metabolism, and tumor immunity.

Our laboratory studies the intersection of cell biology, metabolism, and tumor immunity, with a particular focus on endoplasmic reticulum (ER) biology. Projects in the laboratory integrate mechanistic cell biology with translational cancer research using advanced microscopy, molecular biology, metabolomics, spectral flow cytometry and functional cellular approaches.

We are seeking a highly independent and technically strong scientist with deep expertise in microscopy and cell biology and/ or immunology who is excited to drive mechanistic discovery in a collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment. This individual will serve as the laboratory’s and collaborative research program’s scientific resource in advanced cell biology, microscopy, imaging analysis, immunology and/ or multi-omic data interpretation.

This senior scientist will support multiple NIH - and foundation-funded research programs, including R01CA310022A, R01CA288976A1, and R01CA305975A1. The position will provide specialized expertise in cell biology, advanced microscopy, quantitative imaging, immunology and/ or analysis of multi-omic datasets while supporting collaborative projects across the UNC research community.

Candidates should have strong expertise in several of the following areas:

• Advanced fluorescence microscopy and image analysis

• Cell biology and organelle biology

• Molecular biology and cloning

• Bioinformatics or computational analysis experience

• Experience working with large imaging or omics datasets (proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, spatial transcriptomics)

• Cellular metabolism and stress biology

• Biochemistry and protein analysis techniques

• Immunology

Education and Experience:

• Advanced fluorescence microscopy and image analysis

• Cell biology and organelle biology

• Molecular biology and cloning

• Bioinformatics or computational analysis experience

• Experience working with large imaging or omics datasets

• Tissue culture and mammalian cell engineering

• Cellular metabolism and stress biology

• Biochemistry and protein analysis techniques

Essential Skills:

• Must have strong publication record and evidence of scientific creativity and productivity

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.