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Post-Doc Research Associate
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Department
Pharmacology - 424001
Posting Open Date
10/24/2025
Application Deadline
10/28/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID
PDS004689
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
02/16/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
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.
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.
Position Summary
The Calabrese Lab in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our dynamic research team. Our lab investigates the mechanisms of gene regulation mediated by long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), RNA-binding proteins, and chromatin-modifying complexes. We employ a multidisciplinary approach that integrates molecular biology, genomics, and computational biology to uncover how these factors influence gene expression and contribute to cellular function and disease.
The successful candidate will design and execute experiments focused on RNA biology and gene regulation, and will analyze high-throughput sequencing datasets such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and CLIP-seq. This role involves close collaboration with lab members and external researchers, as well as active participation in presenting research findings at lab meetings, scientific conferences, and through peer-reviewed publications. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will also contribute to grant writing efforts and provide mentorship to junior researchers in the lab.
The successful candidate will design and execute experiments focused on RNA biology and gene regulation, and will analyze high-throughput sequencing datasets such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and CLIP-seq. This role involves close collaboration with lab members and external researchers, as well as active participation in presenting research findings at lab meetings, scientific conferences, and through peer-reviewed publications. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will also contribute to grant writing efforts and provide mentorship to junior researchers in the lab.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related field, completed within the last two years.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong academic and research background in RNA biology, gene regulation, or chromatin biology, with relevant dissertation or publication experience.
Proficiency in core molecular biology techniques, including cloning, qPCR, and Western blotting.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
Proficiency in core molecular biology techniques, including cloning, qPCR, and Western blotting.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics tools.
Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing.
Prior publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing.
Prior publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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