Post-Doc Research Associate - Sharma Lab

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Postdoc benefits

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in the Microbiology and Immunology department, invites applications for a Post-Doc Research Associate in Sharma Lab in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a full-time, temporary appointment to support mucosal immunity research.

The successful candidate will use genetic and molecular biology approaches to investigate immunology and IBD and will train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences required.
• Experience working with bacteria and mouse handling.
• Experience with flow cytometry and mouse models of IBD preferred.

Responsibilities

• The postdoctoral researcher will use genetic and molecular biology approaches to study the genetic and immunological basis of mucosal immunity and inflammatory bowel diseases, and will train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Skills

Bacteria handling

Mouse handling

Flow cytometry

IBD mouse models

Education

PhD in Biological sciences

Job description

Department:

Microbiology and Immunology - 422501

Posting Open Date:

01/29/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Post-Doc Research Associate - Sharma Lab

Vacancy ID:

PDS004766

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/or qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

10/01/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

12 Months

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.

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 Instructions:

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