Post-Doc Research Associate - Williams Lab

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Post-Doc Research Associate (Williams Lab) in Chapel Hill, NC. The role supports developing peptide and small molecule inhibitors targeting chromatin remodeling complexes, with duties spanning protein purification, binding and kinetic analyses, and structural biology, using FRET/BRET techniques.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Biological or Chemical Sciences and experience in protein purification; additional biochemistry,

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological or Chemical Sciences is required.
• Experience in protein purification is required.
• Experience with biochemistry, tissue culture, and interest in translation research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop peptide/small molecule inhibitors of chromatin remodeling complex.
• Conduct protein purification, binding and kinetic analyses; perform structural biology and FRET/BRET measurements.

Skills

Protein purification

Biochemistry

Tissue culture

Translation research

Education

PhD in Biological or Chemical Sciences

Job description

Posting Details

• Department: Pathology Lab Med - Research - 413804
• Posting Open Date: 08/25/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar
• Position Title: Post-Doc Research Associate - Williams Lab
• Vacancy ID: PDS004954
• 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 Qualifications
• Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months

Position Information

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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.

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
• Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be involved in developing peptide/small molecule inhibitors of chromatin remodeling complex. Work will include protein purification binding and kinetic analyses, structural biology, and FRET/BRET measurements.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in the Biological or Chemical Sciences.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in protein purification.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with biochemistry and tissue culture as well as an interest in translation research and applying for fellowship funding are highly desirable.

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Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/324222

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title: David Williams, Professor

Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]

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