Postdoctoral Fellowship -Cell Biologist - Rare Diseases - (Chapel Hill, NC)

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available immediately for a highly motivated scientist interested in characterizing the impact of gene mutations at the molecular, biochemical and cellular levels. The UNC Catalyst for Rare Diseases (the Catalyst) in the School of Pharmacy at UNC is a research group funded by the Eshelman Institute for Innovation and committed to seeking greater scientific understanding of rare diseases caused by genetic mutations. Through partnerships with the Structural Genomics Consortium and Genetic Alliance, the UNC Catalyst is a unique and critical resource for patient organizations that lack wet lab capabilities to pursue rare disease research objectives. Recent advances in molecular biology have made it possible to evaluate the biological impact of specific gene mutations through the use of targeted gene editing methodologies.