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

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to join a dynamic lab focused on developing innovative therapeutics for gastrointestinal diseases. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, contributing to impactful projects that aim to improve health outcomes. The postdoc will leverage their expertise in synthetic biology and yeast engineering to advance knowledge in the field. Join a vibrant community that values collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance, all while living in one of the best college towns in the U.S.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Strong background in synthetic biology and yeast engineering.
• Experience with protein production and purification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of innovative therapeutics.
• Focus on treating colon cancer and gastrointestinal diseases.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Synthetic biology

Yeast engineering

Protein production

Protein purification

Animal studies

Education

PhD

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Details

Department	SOP-DPMP - 452400
Posting Open Date	05/09/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title	Post-Doc Research Associate - Dr. Nguyen's lab
Vacancy ID	PDS004521
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 qualification.
Proposed Start Date	05/26/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	12 Months

Position Information

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).

Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral associate with a strong background in synthetic biology, yeast engineering, and protein production. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative therapeutics aimed at treating colon cancer, colitis, and other gastrointestinal diseases.

PhD

Knowledge in Molecular cloning, synthetic biology, yeast engineering, protein production and purification, and experience with animal studies

Experience with bacteria-infected tumor models

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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 nation's 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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