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Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago

Research Associate (Liu Lab)

positionChapel Hill, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$40K/yr - $40K/yr
date3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is a global leader in higher education, and they are seeking a Research Associate for the Liu Lab in the Department of Genetics. The role involves conducting bacterial phenotyping research, developing high-throughput workflows, and integrating phenotypic data with genomic analyses to understand bacterial adaptation and evolution.

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Responsibilities

Conduct bacterial phenotyping research to characterize evolved physiological traits and systematically link bacterial phenotypes to underlying genomic variants
Apply microscopy-based assays and bacterial genetic approaches to dissect genotype-phenotype relationships
Develop and optimize high-throughput phenotyping workflows
Perform targeted genetic manipulations
Integrate phenotypic data with genomic analyses to understand bacterial adaptation and evolution

Qualification

GeneticsGenomic data analysisMicroscopy techniquesBioinformaticsR programming

Required

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution
MS in Genetics, or related field

Preferred

Experience with genomic and RNA-seq data analysis
Proficiency in microscopy techniques and microscope operation
Bioinformatics skills, including primer design and sequence alignment
Basic proficiency in the R programming language

Benefits

Numerous retail and restaurant discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates for performing arts events

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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