Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 997923 Functional Title Post-Doctoral Fellow Position Type Research Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

CTBR, located at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, conducts basic and translational research related to human diseases, with focuses on development of novel intervention strategies for disease prevention and treatment.

Position Summary

This Post Doctoral Fellow position is expected to perform research in the area of alcohol-related organ injury. The research projects aim at understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of alcohol-induced pathogenesis at the gut-liver axis and exploring preventive and/or therapeutic interventions. Data generated from the projects will be used to support external funding applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in the field of Biological Sciences. Experienced in cellular and molecular biology; Experienced in using graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data; And a record of research productivity in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific meetings.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in handling mouse models. Strong written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a research team.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience Org #-Department Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403 Job Open Date 09/24/2026 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 60 Key Responsibility

Research

Essential Tasks

This position will conduct independent research using both rodent models and invitro cell models to explore the pathogenesis of alcohol-related organ injury, including design and implement research protocols, collect and analyze research data, and adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.

Percentage Of Time 20 Key Responsibility

Animal Duties

Essential Tasks

This position will manage and maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, keeping census, and providing mice as needed for experiments.

Percentage Of Time 10 Key Responsibility

Presentation

Essential Tasks

This position will present research findings at scientific meetings and prepare manuscripts for publications based on the research findings.

Percentage Of Time 10 Key Responsibility

Lab Responsibilities

Essential Tasks

This position will assist with ordering and procurement of supplies, equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - C Work Environment Inside - C

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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• • Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

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• NCWorks.gov

• UNC System Job Board

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(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

• Yes

• No