Post-Doc Research Associate

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.

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

A full-time postdoc position is available in the McAllister Heart Institute to study basic mechanism of cardiac biology and disease. The applicant is expected to drive the research project.

Research performed in the McAllister Heart Institute at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, to study the basic mechanisms of cardiac biology and disease. Our research is supported by extramural funds from NIH and AHA. We employ a combination of state-of-the-art molecular and cellular techniques to complement studies in animal models of cardiac disease. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our dynamic team of scientists, with the opportunity not only to develop their own projects but also to actively contribute to numerous exciting ongoing research endeavors within the labs.

Some of our recent works have been published in Nature, Cell Stem Cell, Science Translational Medicine, Circulation, and Circulation Research. Visit our lab website to find out more about our research:
https://www.jliulab.com/
https://uncliqian.web.unc.edu/

PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or related field

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a solid background in genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology backgrounds .

Experience working with animal models is desired.

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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.