Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Richardson

Position Information

General Information

Position Number POST40 Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Richardson Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Biological Sciences Work Location Woodward Hall Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Post Doc Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 40hr Work Schedule

8am - 5pm

Pay Rate Pay Rate varies Minimum Experience/Education

The Postdoctoral appointee must have recently (within the last eight years) been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.)

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Required Qualifications: The postdoctoral appointee must have:

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline
• Previous experience in laboratory setting and protocol development
• Demonstrated evidence of publications in the field and excellent presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good data management, analytical and computer skills
• Ability to design, execute and write up experimental work independently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively and responsibly without close supervision
• Experience in lipid or other nanoparticle formulations with loaded and conjugated payloads will be particularly considered
• Experience in genomics/transcriptomics sample prep, equipment usage, and analysis will be particularly considered
• Experience using flow cytometry and related fluorescence bio-imaging techniques with ability to maintain equipment and train new users
• Commitment to own continuous professional development particularly in regard to knowledge and applications of flow cytometry and related bioimaging equipment usage and analysis techniques

Duties and Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of a regular faculty member and Chair of the department, who serve as a mentor to the Fellow. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work to support ongoing projects in the laboratory, and support additional maintenance, projects and training needs of flow cytometry and Imagestream for the department. Opportunities to publish the results of research or scholarship during the period of appointment. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow serving the Richardson lab and providing technical support to the department flow cytometry equipment, main duties will include:

• Maintain stocks, resources, and equipment in the lab and related equipment in department used by the lab, as appropriate
• Keep informed of recent advances in the field
• Conduct and supervise junior researchers in a program of investigation along with the supervisor/principal investigator, as appropriate
• Evaluate methods and techniques used and results obtained by other researchers and to relate such evaluations appropriately to their own work
• Communicate or present research results through publication or other recognized forms of output
• Contribute to the supervision of junior researchers, as appropriate
• Maintain own continuing professional development and act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues, as appropriate
• Maintain a safe work environment, including ensuring compliance with legislation and undertaking of risk assessments
• Use, maintain, and train others in the department flow cytometry and related bioimaging fluidics based equipment
• Analyze and interpret flow cytometry and bioimaging fluidics based results and data related to projects in the lab
• Maintain autoclaves for compliant usage

Other Work/Responsibilities

Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 11/16/2026 Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment 1 year minimum Posting Open Date 10/07/2026 Posting Close Date Special Notes to Applicants

Applicants looking to graduate with their PhD/MD within the 2026 year are welcome to apply.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
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