Posting Information Posting Details Department: Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801 Posting Open Date: 01272026 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Yes Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher Vacancy ID: PDS004761 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 Qualifications: Proposed Start Date: Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months Position Information 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, and 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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit 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.
Education 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.
Research 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.
Position Summary Postdoctoral fellows will conduct research in the areas of Cancer Epigenomics and Single-Cell Technology development and application to advance cancer research. The Xu Lab investigates heterogeneous transcriptional regulation in cancer through three integrated directions:
We offer exceptional opportunities for postdocs to take strong leadership and ownership of projects, receive close mentorship, and help shape innovative research directions. Postdoctoral researchers will lead research projects with specialization in either wet-lab experimentation on multi-omics or dry-lab bioinformatic and computational analysis, present their work at international conferences, prepare research manuscripts, and participate in grant applications when appropriate.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemical and Cellular Sciences, Genetics, and Genomics, Bioinformatics, or a related field, degree must be conferred before the start date.
Required Qualifications Competencies and Experience For wet-lab applicants:
For dry-lab applicants:
Demonstrated research productivity with at least one representative publication or preprint.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies and Experience Special Physical and Mental Requirements Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services, click here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/312530
Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title: Briana Marini, HR Team Lead Department Contact Telephone or Email: briana_marinimed.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 opahrunc.edu.
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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