Post-Doc Research Associate - Rosenthal Lab

Posting Details Department:
Microbiology and Immunology - 422501

Posting Open Date:
06/02/2026

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Type:
Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:
Post-Doc Research Associate - Rosenthal Lab

Vacancy ID:
PDS004876

Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:
40

FTE:
1

Work Location:
Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:
Dependent on experience and/or qualifications

Proposed Start Date:
06/15/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment:
12 Months

Position Information Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nations top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

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.

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Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for advanced independent biomedical research, including project development, experimental design and performance, data analysis, written progress and manuscript generation, management of lab resources and training of other lab personnel.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
PhD in biological sciences and/or related field of study

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Ability to work on independent biomedical research

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Graduate level coursework in biological sciences, expertise in quantitative analysis, scientific method and experimental design/interpretation

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

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Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title:
Peyton Dabbs, HR Consultant

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