Postdoctoral Trainee - Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology Training Program - USA

Organization: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill)

Department: UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy – SOP-CNDD (452401)

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Position: T32 Postdoctoral Trainee – Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology Training Program

Vacancy ID: PDS004947

Project Overview

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for its Carolina Cancer Nanotechnology Training Program (C-CNTP), an NIH/National Cancer Institute (NCI)-sponsored postdoctoral training programme focused on cancer nanotechnology.The programme brings together 32 faculty members from 14 departments across three schools, representing physical and materials sciences, biomedical engineering, basic biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research. Its interdisciplinary structure enables trainees to investigate cancer-related challenges at the interface of nanoscience, engineering and biomedical research.Trainees participate in a mentored research programme in which a physical scientist and a biomedical scientist jointly guide the research project over a two-year period. The programme also includes workshops and courses designed to broaden participants' understanding of cancer nanotechnology and its applications.In addition to research training, the programme supports outreach activities that communicate cancer nanotechnology concepts to the university community and the wider public.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct mentored postdoctoral research in cancer nanotechnology and related interdisciplinary fields.
• Work with co-mentors from physical sciences and biomedical sciences to develop and implement a research project.
• Formulate research questions, design appropriate methodologies and carry out research activities.
• Contribute to research addressing cancer-related challenges through nanotechnology and associated approaches.
• Participate in specialist workshops and training courses covering cancer nan technology.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts, research reports and grant-related materials.
• Present research findings through posters, oral presentations and other academic activities.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and relevant outreach activities.

Required Qualifications

• Have completed relevant doctoral training and been awarded a PhD, MD or MD/PhD in a relevant discipline, such as medical sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, biomedical sciences, nanotechnology, cancer biology or a related field.
• Be a US citizen, non-citizen US national or lawful permanent resident, in accordance with NIH training-programme eligibility requirements.
• Demonstrate strong academic performance and previous research or clinical experience, supported by relevant publications.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong record of scientific publications.
• Experience framing research questions, designing studies, selecting methods and implementing research projects.
• Proficiency in scientific and manuscript writing.
• Experience with grant writing, poster presentations and oral presentations.
• Research experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Drug delivery.
  • Polymer science.
  • Chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
  • RNA vaccines.
  • Computational chemistry.
  • Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD).
  • Translational research.

Employment Details

• Position type: Postdoctoral Scholar.
• Appointment: Full-time, temporary.
• Working hours: 40 hours per week.
• Estimated appointment duration: 24 months.
• Programme duration: The training programme is described as lasting 24–36 months.
• Proposed start date: Not specified.
• Hiring range: $63,480–$77,076 per year.
• Funding: NIH/NCI-sponsored postdoctoral training programme.

Salary and Benefits

The advertised hiring range is $63,480–$77,076 per year. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdoctoral benefits that include medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and professional development services. Further information is available through the university's Postdoctoral Benefits and Services page.

Application Documents

• Curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.
• Cover letter.
• A two-page statement outlining research interests, research experience, personal interests, career goals and clinical experience, if applicable.
• A list of at least three professional references, including full contact information.

Contact Information

Department Contact: Amy Fry, Grants Manager

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Application Deadline

Open until filled. The posting does not specify a fixed closing date, so applicants should consult the official application portal for current status.

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