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

Job Info

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Department:

Nutrition - 466001

Posting Open Date:

12/18/2024

Application Deadline:

01/31/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID:

PDS004419

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$48,000 - $66,000

Proposed Start Date:

02/01/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

12 Months

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Gillings School's Department of Nutrition is a global leader in research and training. We are the only nutrition department in the United States situated in both a school of public health and a school of medicine. We engage in innovative work that capitalizes on both these schools' approaches to health, and thus our department has an unusual breadth of scientific and policy approaches. Our faculty expertise spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to delivery. Our faculty and students work throughout North Carolina and reach populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and the Philippines, to name a few.

Position Summary:

A postdoc position is available to join the lab of Matthew Ulgherait to investigate the mechanisms of aging, and nutrient-signaling in Drosophila. The newly formed Ulgherait lab in the Department of Nutrition at UNC-Chapel Hill is looking for a postdoc who is interested in studying various aspects of aging, age-related disease, metabolism, nutrition, and the microbiome. The research is focused on the biology of longevity and how nutrition regulates the lifespan of various organisms. We primarily use the fruit fly as our model system. More specifically, the lab studies how to extend fruit fly lifespan via nutritional, metabolic, microbiome and genetic interventions. See below for relevant publications-
https://sph.unc.edu/adv_profile/matt-ulgherait/
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NrmlRKoAAAAJ&hl=en

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding post-doc to investigate the mechanisms and signaling pathways involved in aging, nutrient-sensation, and the microbiome using Drosophila genetics and in vivo models. One major project involves how nutrient-signaling, Time-Restricted-Feeding, and metabolism directly regulates autophagy and lifespan. Also, a secondary focus of this work will be on the oxidative stress response in the fly and rodents harboring an engineered microbiome, and subsequent influence on intestinal health and longevity.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

PhD in related discipline

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Applicants should be highly motivated and have a substantial track record of productivity.
Prior expertise in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell biology or experience in Metabolic signaling are required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Prior experience with Drosophila models is highly preferred

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

Ability to lift 50lbs, occasionally.

Special Instructions:

*Please provide between 3 and 5 references

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