Postdoc: DDR & Genome Stability – Dual Mentorship

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Post-Doc Research Associate in the Vaziri-Bowser labs. This full-time temporary position supports a collaborative, co-mentored program focusing on DNA damage response and genome stability in cancer biology.

The candidate will investigate DDR mechanisms, cell cycle control, and their implications for therapeutic response, with mentorship across academic and industry-relevant collaborations.

Qualifications

• Experience in DNA damage and cell cycle fields.
• Strong knowledge of signal transduction, genome maintenance, DNA replication, and cell cycle.
• Independence in designing experiments, data collection and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ethical guidelines, regulations, and policies governing research.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative, co-mentored research program between the Vaziri and Bowser labs.
• Investigate mechanisms of the DNA damage response, cell cycle regulation, and genome stability.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and publication of findings in scientific journals.

Skills

DNA damage & cell cycle

Education

MD or PhD in a biological science or related discipline

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Post-Doc Research Associate in the Vaziri-Bowser labs. This full-time temporary position supports a collaborative, co-mentored program focusing on DNA damage response and genome stability in cancer biology.

The candidate will investigate DDR mechanisms, cell cycle control, and their implications for therapeutic response, with mentorship across academic and industry-relevant collaborations.