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Department Alcohol Studies Center - 428801 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 06/01/2026 Application Deadline 06/04/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Technician Position Number 20048114 Vacancy ID S027576 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 15 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, up to 15 hours/ week
Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $31.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 to 6 months
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Position Summary
The Research Technician position in the Besheer Lab at the UNC Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies (BCAS) supports NIH-funded research focused on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying addiction, particularly alcohol use, self-administration, relapse, and stress-related behaviors. This role involves conducting behavioral pharmacology experiments in rodent models, assisting with molecular analyses (e.g., immunohistochemistry, Western blot), and supporting multidisciplinary research approaches including pharmacological manipulations and chemogenetics.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
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Not Applicable.
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