Post-Doctoral Fellow

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 Using cellular and animal models, this Post Doctoral Fellow position is expected to focus on proteomics and lipidomics studies for early detection and mechanistic investigations of atherosclerotic plaque formation in type 1 diabetic coronary artery diseases. The position will perform both bench and bioinformatics related research work, including literature survey, experimental design, sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation, and assist in manuscript and report preparation. Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications for this Post Doctoral Fellow position include a PhD degree in the field of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry or Chemistry; fully trained and very experienced in cell culturing, biological sample preparation from cells and tissues; skilled in biological interpretation of research data in the context of disease mechanism. 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. Org #-Department Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403 Job Open Date 09/29/2026 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 Key Responsibilities Percentage Of Time 35% – Research Projects: This position will survey literature, design experiments, perform bioinformatics and statistical data analysis and biological interpretation of the data. Percentage Of Time 40% – The position will develop analytical methods, prepare samples, operate LC-MS instruments to acquire data. Percentage Of Time 20% – Publication: This position will prepare manuscripts for publications based on research findings and present research findings at scientific meetings. Percentage Of Time 5% – Other duties assigned. Other duties related to lab activities and research. ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - C, Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? Yes No Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro? Yes No Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying: SpartanTalent Website Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed Other professional journal / website NCWorks.gov UNC School System Job Board Personal Networking Facebook Twitter Indeed.com NorthCarolinaDiversity.com Other #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of North Carolina