Posting Information Posting Details Department Pathology Lab Med - Research - 413804 Posting Open Date 01202026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate - Wolberg Lab Vacancy ID PDS004755 Full-timePart-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 Qualifications Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
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Position Summary Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the Western world, and blood coagulation abnormalities contribute to the pathophysiology of nearly every disease, including cancer, infection, and autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the laboratory of Dr. Alisa Wolberg at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Wolberg Lab is part of UNCs internationally recognized Blood Research Center.
Research in the lab focuses on cellular, biochemical, and biophysical mechanisms that regulate blood function and contribute to health and disease. The successful applicant will advance ongoing R01-funded research focused on mechanisms of hemostasis and thrombosis. Potential areas of emphasis include factor FXIII biology, including regulation of FXIII-A and FXIII-B subunits, roles in venous thrombosis, and therapeutic targeting strategies, fibrinogen degradation, and the cellular and enzymatic drivers of thrombus resolution beyond plasminogen and cellular and plasma mediators of FXI biology that influence bleeding risk. Additional opportunities exist in womens health and blood disorders and mechanisms contributing to pulmonary embolism.
Projects will be tailored to the fellows expertise, with the expectation that the postdoc will initially contribute to established research efforts and over time develop an independent line of investigation leading to future fellowship or career development funding.
Candidates with experience in biochemistry or enzymology, cell biology, including tissue culture, histology, mouse models of thrombosis, and hemostasis, and/or bioinformatics are encouraged to apply.
The Wolberg Lab provides a highly supportive team-oriented mentoring environment with strong emphasis on professional development, grant writing, and opportunities to mentor trainees while fostering independence and ownership of scientific direction.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD or MD in a biological science or a related field. Candidate must have previous research experience in a scientific laboratory setting.
Required Qualifications Competencies and Experience Candidate must have strong background in biological science and prior peer-reviewed publications documenting scientific project leadership with skills in experimental design, data analysis, data presentation, and writing.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies and Experience Experience in blood coagulation research is strongly preferred but not required. Candidates with experience in biochemistry or enzymology, cell biology, including tissue culture, histology, mouse models of thrombosis, and hemostasis, and/or bioinformatics are encouraged to apply.
Special PhysicalMental Requirements Special Instructions Cover Letter should address candidates motivation for a postdoctoral position in the Wolberg laboratory. Candidate should submit a 0.5-1-page statement on how their scientific experience and interest intersects with research in the Wolberg laboratory under the Other Documents.
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Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title: Alisa Wolberg Department Contact Telephone or Email: alisa_wolberg@med.unc.edu Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Universitys Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at 919-962-9982 or send an email to opa@unc.edu.
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