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Department: Lampe Biomedical Engineering - 424601 Posting Open Date: 02262026 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title: Post-Doc Research Associate Vacancy ID: PDS004788 Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary: Temporary Hours per week: 40 FTE 1 Work Location: Chapel Hill, NC Position Location: North Carolina, US Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and qualifications Proposed Start Date: 04012026 Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months
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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 nations top public universities and is among 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, as well as 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.
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The Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering stresses the application of science and engineering, mathematical analysis, and computer techniques to biomedical problems. The research and entrepreneurship of the faculty, students, and staff aim to accumulate, generate, and disseminate biomedical engineering knowledge to improve healthcare for the benefit of the people of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.
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.
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We prepare tomorrows 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.
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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.
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A Postdoctoral position is currently open in the Dayton Lab within the Lampe Joint Biomedical Engineering Dept. This research position will lead research in advanced ultrasound imaging technologies. Potential projects include super-resolution imaging, functional neurological imaging, molecular imaging, and super-harmonic imaging. As well as handle the Post award functions, to include but not limited to:
The position is responsible for auditing, verifying, and approving payments on grant accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance to University, State, and Federal policies, procedures, and guidelines governing spending and travel reimbursements, and maintaining a high level of audit accuracy. Verify and ensure that documentation requirements have been met and required supporting documentation is present to support the expenses. The position will also assist administrative staff and Associate Chair of Administration as needed in various tasks as needed.
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Please note that the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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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.
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