Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Richardson

Women In Science; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Richardson lab. The Fellow will support ongoing projects focusing on flow cytometry and imaging technologies, maintain equipment, and assist with publications.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field, experience in lab protocol development, and strong data analysis and communication skills. Preference for lipid/ nanoparticle formulations, genomics prep, and training new users.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Previous experience in laboratory setting and protocol development.
• Demonstrated publications and excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stocks, resources, and equipment in the lab and related department equipment.
• Keep informed of recent advances in the field.
• Supervise junior researchers in a program of investigation with supervisor.
• Evaluate methods and relate evaluations to own work.
• Publish or present research results.
• Supervise junior researchers as appropriate.
• Maintain professional development and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train others in flow cytometry and related bioimaging equipment.
• Analyze and interpret flow cytometry and bioimaging data.
• Maintain autoclaves for compliant usage.

Skills

Data management

Independence

Communication

Deadline driven

Flow cytometry

Bioimaging techniques

Professional development

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry

Tools

Flow cytometry equipment

Job description

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

Job posting number: #7372352

Posted: October 9, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Minimum Experience/Education

The Postdoctoral appointee must have recently (within the last eight years) been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.)

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related discipline


• Previous experience in laboratory setting and protocol development


• Demonstrated evidence of publications in the field and excellent presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good data management, analytical and computer skills


• Ability to design, execute and write up experimental work independently


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work to deadlines


• Proven ability to work effectively and responsibly without close supervision


• Experience in lipid or other nanoparticle formulations with loaded and conjugated payloads will be particularly considered


• Experience in genomics/transcriptomics sample prep, equipment usage, and analysis will be particularly considered


• Experience using flow cytometry and related fluorescence bio-imaging techniques with ability to maintain equipment and train new users


• Commitment to own continuous professional development particularly in regard to knowledge and applications of flow cytometry and related bioimaging equipment usage and analysis techniques

Duties and Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of a regular faculty member and Chair of the department, who serve as a mentor to the Fellow. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work to support ongoing projects in the laboratory, and support additional maintenance, projects and training needs of flow cytometry and Imagestream for the department. Opportunities to publish the results of research or scholarship during the period of appointment. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow serving the Richardson lab and providing technical support to the department flow cytometry equipment, main duties will include:

• Maintain stocks, resources, and equipment in the lab and related equipment in department used by the lab, as appropriate


• Keep informed of recent advances in the field


• Conduct and supervise junior researchers in a program of investigation along with the supervisor/principal investigator, as appropriate


• Evaluate methods and techniques used and results obtained by other researchers and to relate such evaluations appropriately to their own work


• Communicate or present research results through publication or other recognized forms of output


• Contribute to the supervision of junior researchers, as appropriate


• Maintain own continuing professional development and act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues, as appropriate


• Maintain a safe work environment, including ensuring compliance with legislation and undertaking of risk assessments


• Use, maintain, and train others in the department flow cytometry and related bioimaging fluidics based equipment


• Analyze and interpret flow cytometry and bioimaging fluidics based results and data related to projects in the lab


• Maintain autoclaves for compliant usage

Contact Information

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