Post Doctoral Fellow

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Number
998513


Functional Title
Post Doctoral Fellow


Position Type
Research


Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning


University Information


Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit


The primary purpose of the UNCG Center for Translational Biomedical Research is to conduct basic and translational research in human diseases, with focuses on biomarkers for early diagnosis of disease, understanding of disease pathogenesis and development of novel interventions for disease prevention and treatment.

Position Summary


This Post Doctoral Fellow position is expected to focus on development of organic synthesis methodologies for lipid synthesis and synthesis of stable isotope labeled lipid standards, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids and glycosphingolipids. The position will perform bench research work, including literature survey, experimental design, compound synthesis, compound characterization, and assist in manuscript and report preparation.

Minimum Qualifications


The minimum qualifications for this position include a PhD degree in the field of chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or organic synthesis related disciplines; fully trained and very experienced in multiple step organic synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds.

The candidate for this position should be self-motivated, possess sufficient communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a collaborative research environment.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range
Commensurate with Experience


Org #-Department
Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403


Job Open Date
09/29/2026


For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


FTE
1.000


Type of Appointment
Permanent


If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.


One year appointment with option to renew

Number of Months per Year
12


FLSA
Exempt