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Department Microbiology and Immunology - 422501 Posting Open Date 06/05/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate - Tisch Lab Vacancy ID PDS004879 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 Dependent on experience and/or qualifications Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
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Position Summary
This Post-Doc Research Associate position is in the laboratory of Roland Tisch, Ph.D., within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). Enthusiastic and self-motivated candidates are being sought to join a basic and translational research program focused on the immunology of T cell-mediated autoimmune disease; specifically type 1 diabetes (T1D). Our group is part of an outstanding, broad and highly collaborative research community at UNC-CH.
The interest in T1D is two-fold: 1) Defining the events involved in the breakdown of self-tolerance to the insulin producing beta cells, and 2) Development of immunotherapies for T1D. The work makes use of several genetically manipulated mouse models of T1D, as well as humanized mouse models, and a broad range of cellular and molecular immunological techniques.
Projects are available in both basic and translational areas of T1D research. For instance, we have studies investigating the role of inflammasomes in regulating the differentiation and function of diabetogenic effector T cells, and their interactions with B cells and dendritic cells. In addition, efforts are ongoing to develop and define mechanisms of tolerance-induction by antibody-based and microparticle-based antigen-specific immunotherapies for the prevention and reversal of T1D. The work is supported by numerous state-of-the-art Core facilities.
Chapel Hill and the surrounding area provides an idyllic setting to live, with an affordable cost of living, and a close proximity to the Carolina beaches and mountains. The nearby Research Triangle Park provides opportunities for future jobs in the biotech research field.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in biological sciences and/or related field of study.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
PhD in biological sciences and/or related field of study
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in immunology, cellular and/or molecular biology, and biochemistry is preferred. Working with mouse models is preferred, but not required.
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