Research Associate

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 10/01/2026 Application Deadline 10/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Research Associate Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Research Position Number 20078838 Vacancy ID NF0010089 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications/Experience Proposed Start Date 10/19/2026

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 nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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 tomorrow`s 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

The Research Associate supports the collection, organization, analysis, and management of clinical and research data generated through the Center for Generative Immunotherapy (CGI). Working closely with scientists, clinicians, and research teams, the position assists with processing and maintaining a variety of datasets, including patient information, laboratory results, genomic data, immune profiling data, and other research-related information. The individual helps ensure that data are accurate, complete, well-organized, and readily available to support ongoing research and clinical studies.

The position contributes to the development and maintenance of standardized data analysis processes, databases, and reporting tools that allow researchers to efficiently use information generated from clinical trials and translational research activities. The Research Associate assists with data quality reviews, data integration efforts, and routine analyses that support the identification of biological markers, evaluation of patient responses to therapy, optimization of personalized cancer vaccines, and assessment of immune responses to investigational treatments.

This role is essential to the success of CGI's mission to accelerate the development and clinical testing of AI-designed therapeutics and RNA-based immunotherapies. By helping manage and analyze large volumes of clinical, molecular, and laboratory data, the Research Associate enables investigators to make informed decisions, monitor study progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and generate the high-quality data necessary to support scientific discoveries, regulatory requirements, and future clinical advancements. The position also helps ensure that data generated across multiple clinical trials and research programs are collected consistently, stored securely, and shared effectively among collaborators, supporting the rapid translation of research findings into improved cancer treatments.

This position will interface with a multidisciplinary team, including computational scientists, immunologists, clinical investigators, data scientists, and other research and administrative staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The candidate must be knowledgeable in biomedical, translational, clinical, or computational research activities. Experience working with research databases, biological datasets, or sequencing data.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Relevant genetics, genomics, computational immunology, systems biology and/or biological experience.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326311

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Vanessa Perry, Human Resources Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email Vanessa_Perry@med.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline

• None of the above

• • Do you have computational research experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have previous experience in biomedical research?

• Yes

• No