Postdoc Research Scholar- Zhang Lab
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content accordingly.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content.
We have:
- Position Overview: description of lab, research areas. Could be "About the role".
- Essential Job Duties: list of duties (Strategic Partnership Management, Scientific Communication & Representation, Conferences & Thought Leadership, Collaborative Project Oversight). Could be "Responsibilities".
- Other Duties And Responsibilities: ability to perform lab related skills, scientific writing, develop proposals, conduct experiments using animal models, laboratory management, prepare reports, oversee work. Could also be part of Responsibilities.
- Wolfpack Perks And Benefits: list of benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave, Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, LEAD courses, attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free, Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, Wellness Programs. Could be "Benefits".
- Requirements and Preferences: includes Work Schedule (Monday-Friday 8-5 with occasional overtime), Department Required Skills (PhD in Chemistry or related fields, Laboratory experience), Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education (list: Advanced Academic Foundation..., Specialized Technical Expertise..., Scientific Communication Excellence..., Strategic Research Leadership...). Also Required License Or Certification (N/A). So we can have sections: "Requirements", "Qualifications", "Skills", maybe "Schedule". But we need to avoid filler.
We have Pay: Anticipated Hiring Range $60,000-$70,000. So we can have Pay section.
We have Schedule: Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional overtime. So Schedule section.
We have Benefits as above.
We have Responsibilities (Essential Job Duties + Other Duties). We'll combine.
We have About the role (Position Overview).
We have Requirements (maybe Department Required Skills + Required License Or Certification). Qualifications (Preferred Years Experience etc). Skills (maybe the specialized technical expertise etc). But we need to avoid thin sections; maybe combine Requirements and Qualifications into one? But the instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We can have multiple sections but prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we need to decide which sections are substantive.
We have:
- About the role: Position Overview (substantive).
- Responsibilities: Essential Job Duties + Other Duties And Responsibilities (substantive).
- Benefits: Wolfpack Perks And Benefits (substantive).
- Pay: Anticipated Hiring Range (substantive).
- Schedule: Work Schedule (substantive).
- Requirements: Department Required Skills + Required License Or Certification (maybe thin but still substantive). Could combine with Qualifications? But we have Qualifications: Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education (list of four bullet-like items). That's substantive.
- Skills: maybe the Specialized Technical Expertise etc could be under Skills. But we already have Qualifications covering similar. Might be redundant.
We could structure as:
About the role
...Position Overview...
Responsibilities
- ...Essential Job Duties items...
- ...Other Duties...
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry or related fields
- Laboratory experience
- Valid NC Driver's License required? No
- Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Qualifications
- Advanced Academic Foundation: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biomaterials, or a closely related field, supported by extensive post-doctoral or industry experience in high-level laboratory environments.
- Specialized Technical Expertise: Proven track record of mastery in chemistry and biomaterials, demonstrating sophisticated laboratory skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex experimental frameworks.
- Scientific Communication Excellence: Exceptional proficiency in English scientific writing, evidenced by a strong portfolio of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications produced during and after doctoral training.
- Strategic Research Leadership: Significant years of hands-on laboratory experience, characterized by the successful management of independent research projects and the mentorship of junior scientific staff.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
- Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free
- Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Pay
Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000‑$70,000
Schedule
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.‑5:00 p.m. with occasional overtime.
We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO, disclaimer, application instructions, etc. We removed those. Check for any repeated content: We included "Valid NC Driver's License required? No" and "Commercial Driver's License Required? No" from Required License Or Certification section. That's okay. We need to preserve all substantive information; we omitted some lines like "Department ID 194001 - Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences" etc. That's metadata; we can drop as per instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a shortor drop it. So we can drop department ID etc. Also we omitted "Position Number", "Posting Number". That's fine. We omitted "Other Work/Responsibilities" heading but we captured its content under Other Duties. We omitted "Wolfpack Perks And Benefits" disclaimer about eligibility; we dropped that as boilerplate. We omitted "Recruitment Details" besides Anticipated Hiring Range; we dropped other recruitment details like Job Open Date, Quick Link, etc as per instruction to remove application instructions and metadata. We omitted "EEO" etc. We need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive content: Let's review original: Posting Details Position Information Posting Number PG191775PD Position Number 00112339 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt Departmental Information Department ID 194001 - Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences Department 194001 - Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences Job City & State Raleigh, NC Position Information Position Overview Essential Job Duties The Zhang Laboratory’s goal is to continuously innovate and advance medical practice. Members are required to possess solid foundational scientific knowledge and skills while understanding the theories and methods of clinical research. Research areas include biomaterials, drug delivery, and bioprinting. Strategic Partnership Management Liaising with Industry: Acting as the primary point of contact for private sector partners to align research goals with commercial applications or milestones. Managing Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs): Oversight of the logistical and legal exchange of reagents, cell lines, or proprietary data between institutions. Identifying Synergy: Evaluating the capabilities of external labs to determine where collaborative efforts can fill technical gaps or provide access to specialized equipment. Scientific Communication & Representation Formal Advocacy: Representing the Principal Investigator (PI) or the institution in high-stakes meetings, ensuring the lab’s interests and intellectual contributions are protected. Interdisciplinary Translation: Bridging the gap between different scientific fields (e.g., explaining biological data to software engineers or investors) to ensure project cohesion. Stakeholder Reporting: Crafting and delivering progress reports to funding agencies, boards of directors, or steering committees. Conferences & Thought Leadership Dissemination of Findings: Selecting high-impact venues for the presentation of data, ranging from specialized workshops to major international symposia. Panel Participation: Serving as a moderator or expert panelist to influence the direction of the broader scientific discourse. Active Networking: Proactively identifying potential new collaborators and staying abreast of competitors’ progress to maintain the lab’s edge. Collaborative Project Oversight Coordinating Multi-Site Studies: Managing the timeline and data integration for projects involving multiple global locations to ensure consistency in methodology. Conflict Resolution: Navigating disagreements regarding data ownership, authorship order, or research direction between collaborative parties. Grant Support: Assisting in the writing and coordination of multi-investigator grant applications (such as NIH U-series or P-series grants). Other Duties And Responsibilities Ability to perform lab related skills in chemistry, biomaterials, or related fields.Scientific writing for lab research.Develop proposals that seek funding from federal agencies and industry in related areas of research.Conduct experiments using animal models. Other Work/Responsibilities Laboratory management.Prepare reports and presentations as needed.Oversee work of hourly and graduate students working on project. Wolfpack Perks And Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave Faculty and Staff Assistance Program Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional overtime. Department Required Skills PhD in Chemistry or related fieldsLaboratory experience Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Advanced Academic Foundation: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biomaterials, or a closely related field, supported by extensive post-doctoral or industry experience in high-level laboratory environments. Specialized Technical Expertise: Proven track record of mastery in chemistry and biomaterials, demonstrating sophisticated laboratory skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex experimental frameworks. Scientific Communication Excellence: Exceptional proficiency in English scientific writing, evidenced by a strong portfolio of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications produced during and after doctoral training. Strategic Research Leadership: Significant years of hands-on laboratory experience, characterized by the successful management of independent research projects and the mentorship of junior scientific staff. Required License Or Certification N/A Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No Recruitment Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $60,000-$70,000 If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 09/17/2026 Applicant Information Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/235111 EEO ... etc. We captured: - Position Overview: we used. - Essential Job Duties: we captured bullet points. - Other Duties And Responsibilities: we captured. - Wolfpack Perks And Benefits: we captured. - Work Schedule: we captured. - Department Required Skills: we captured. - Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: we captured as qualifications. - Required License Or Certification: we captured. - Anticip