Post-Doc Research Associate
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on750, Weaver Dairy Road, Carol Woods, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, 27514, United States
About the Role
This postdoctoral position joins the Caron Laboratory to investigate the mechanisms governing G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) interactions with receptor activity modifying proteins (RAMPs). The fellow will leverage novel gene targeting approaches alongside state-of-the-art phenotyping methods to explore the effects of quantitative genetic variation in Class B GPCRs and RAMPs.
Building on existing efforts, this role expands the laboratory's scope by introducing complementary in vitro biochemical and pharmacological approaches. The primary objective is to elucidate the receptor mechanisms underlying observed in vivo phenotypes and to identify novel RAMP-GPCR interacting partners.
Work location
Work model: On-site
750, Weaver Dairy Road, Carol Woods, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, 27514, United States
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleStudy mechanisms of GPCR interactions with receptor activity modifying proteins
- check_circleApply novel gene targeting approaches to analyze quantitative genetic variation
- check_circleElucidate receptor mechanisms underlying in vivo phenotypes
- check_circleConduct in vitro biochemical and pharmacological experiments
- check_circleIdentify novel RAMP-GPCR interacting partners
Requirements
- verifiedPrevious experience in biochemistry, cell biology, physiology and/or pharmacology
- verifiedPublication record in internationally-recognized, peer-reviewed journals
Nice to Have
Experience in GPCR pharmacology, BRET / FRET assays, receptor signaling assays, and/or protein analysis.
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Day-to-day, the Post-Doc Research Associate at UNC Health will study mechanisms of gpcr interactions with receptor activity modifying proteins; apply novel gene targeting approaches to analyze quantitative genetic variation; elucidate receptor mechanisms underlying in vivo phenotypes; and conduct in vitro biochemical and pharmacological experiments.
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UNC Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Previous experience in biochemistry, cell biology, physiology and/or pharmacology; and Publication record in internationally-recognized, peer-reviewed journals.
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Post-Doc Research Associate at UNC Health is based in 750, Weaver Dairy Road, Carol Woods, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, 27514, United States. This is a on-site role.
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UNC Health has listed this Post-Doc Research Associate role as on-site.
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Key skills for Post-Doc Research Associate at UNC Health include Biochemistry; Cell Biology; Physiology; Pharmacology; Protein Analysis; Bret; Fret; and Receptor Signaling Assays.
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Post-Doc Research Associate at UNC Health is part of the scientific & qa job category on Recrutus.
About UNC Health
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