Post Doctoral Fellow

UNC Greensboro is a public research university in North Carolina, recognized for academic excellence, affordability, and social mobility. The Center for Translational Biomedical Research (CTBR), located at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, conducts basic and translational research focused on human diseases and the development of novel intervention strategies.

About the role

This position will perform research in alcohol-related organ injury, focusing on cellular and molecular mechanisms of alcohol-induced pathogenesis at the gut-liver axis. The role aims to explore preventive and therapeutic interventions, with data supporting external funding applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research using rodent models and in vitro cell models to explore the pathogenesis of alcohol-related organ injury, including designing and implementing research protocols, collecting and analyzing data, and adapting new procedures or instrumentation.
• Manage and maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, census-keeping, and providing mice for experiments.
• Present research findings at scientific meetings and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies, equipment, and general laboratory maintenance.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Experience in cellular and molecular biology.
• Proficiency in using graphics and statistical software for data analysis and presentation.
• Record of research productivity in peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in handling mouse models.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.

Schedule

• Full-time (1.0 FTE), 12 months per year.
• Time-limited appointment of 1 year with possible annual reappointment.
• 60% research-focused role.

Physical Effort

• Repetitive hand movements, reading, writing, and eye-hand coordination.
• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• Primarily indoor work environment.