Post-Doc Research Associate - Sharma Lab

UNC-Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Post-Doc Research Associate in the Sharma Lab to investigate the genetic and immunological basis of mucosal immunity and inflammatory bowel diseases. The role includes training and supervising graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

The position focuses on genetic and molecular biology approaches and will contribute to a dynamic research team within the Microbiology and Immunology department.

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences or related field.
• Experience working with bacteria and mouse handling.
• Experience with flow cytometry and mouse models of IBD.

Responsibilities

• Use genetic and molecular approaches to investigate the genetic and immunological basis of mucosal immunity and IBD.
• Train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Skills

Bacteria handling

Lab supervision

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in biological sciences

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

Post-Doc Research Associate - Sharma Lab

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Posting Information

Department

Department Microbiology and Immunology - 422501

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 01/29/2026

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type

Position Title

Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate - Sharma Lab

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID PDS004766

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week 40

FTE

FTE 1

Work Location

Position Location

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Dependent on experience and/or qualifications

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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The postdoctoral research associate will use genetic and molecular biological approaches to investigate the genetic and immunological basis of mucosal immunity and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. The postdoctoral research associate will also train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in biological sciences and/or related field of study

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience working with bacteria and mouse handling.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with flow cytometry and mouse models of IBD .

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Special Instructions

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document

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