Post-Doc Research Associate - Dr. Ainslie's lab

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Professional development benefits

Job summary

A leading research university in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Post-Doc Research Associate to work on formulation development for influenza vaccines. The successful candidate will mentor graduate students and collaborate on cross-lab efforts. A PhD in a related field and experience with immune responses are required. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field required.
• Experience with cells and/or animal models of immune responses necessary.
• Preferred: mammalian cell culture, ELISAs, isolation of murine BMDCs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on formulation development for influenza vaccines.
• Mentor and oversee graduate students involved in the work.
• Contribute actively to collaborative efforts across the lab.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Animal models

ELISAs

Immune responses

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

Mammalian cell culture

ELISAs

ELISPOT assays

Job description

Post-Doc Research Associate – Dr. Ainslie’s Lab

Position Title: Post-Doc Research Associate – Dr. Ainslie’s Lab

Department: SOP-DPMP - 452400

Location: Chapel Hill, NC, North Carolina, US

Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar (Full-Time Temporary)

Hours per week: 40; FTE: 1; Proposed Start Date: 12/01/2025; Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months; Posting Open Date: 11/04/2025; Open Until Filled: Yes

Hiring Range: Dependent on experience and qualification.

About UNC‑Chapel Hill

UNC‑Chapel Hill is a leading research university offering comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and professional development benefits. Chapel Hill ranks among the best college towns.

Organizational Unit

UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy – one of six health science schools, named the number one school of pharmacy in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. The School’s mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve health care challenges.

Position Summary

This postdoctoral position in immunoengineering focuses on formulation development for broadly-acting influenza vaccines. The researcher will collaborate with the team, mentor graduate students, and contribute to cross-lab efforts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on formulation development for influenza vaccines.
• Mentor and oversee graduate students involved in the work.
• Contribute actively to collaborative efforts across the lab.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in a related field.
• Previous work with cells and/or animal models of immune responses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mammalian cell culture, ELISAs, isolation of murine BMDCs.
• Infectious disease models, animal models, and ELISPOT assays.

Application

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and names and complete contact information of three professional references, including email addresses and phone numbers.

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