Location: Chapel Hill,NC, USA
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. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University (BME) with the Brain-Spine-Machine Interfaces Lab led by Dr. Amol Yadav seeks a Lab Manger to oversee operations in a large biomedical laboratory as well as lead and contribute to ongoing research studies. This will also include providing technical assistance in neurophysiology and neuromodulation experiments on animals and humans, project planning, experimental design, database management, safety oversight, modifying procedures as needed, data collection and analysis, laboratory management, project management, Responsibilities will also include the training and supervision of students and others in performing specific techniques/experiments.
The laboratory functions at the interface of Neuroscience and Engineering. The lab's goal is to develop neuroprosthetic technologies to treat neurological disorders and to conduct animal and human clinical research in collaboration with surgeons, clinicians, neuroscientists, and other biomedical engineers. Prospective candidates will develop expertise in animal handling, animal behavioral experimentation, spinal cord stimulation, and computational modeling. Ideal candidates would be interested in neural engineering research
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent instructional or educational activities related to laboratory management or practice, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
General knowledge of basic lab function, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Candidate should be motivated and a organized self-starter.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate would have programming, mathematics, biology, experience handling animals, ability to multitask, record keeping, and writing skills.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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