Postdoctoral Research Associate

Please see Special Instructions for more details. For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here Posting Information Department Department Microbiology and Immunology - 422501 Posting Open Date Posting Open Date 07/06/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Position Title Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate - Malik Lab Vacancy ID Vacancy ID PDS004905 Full-time/Part-time Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 FTE FTE 1 Work Location Position Location Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Hiring Range Dependent on experience and/or qualifications 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 The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. OUR VISIONOur vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. OUR Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding. OUR MISSIONOur 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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research. Position Summary The postdoctoral research associate will use genetic and molecular biological approaches to investigate the genetic and immunological basis of mucosal immunity and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. The postdoctoral research associate will also train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the lab. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology, or closely related field. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience working with bacteria and mouse handling. Experience with flow cytometry and mouse models of IBD. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience working with bacteria and mouse handling. Experience with flow cytometry and mouse models of IBD. Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io . Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs 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. 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