Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Richardson

The University of North Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biological Sciences (Richardson). The candidate will support flow cytometry and imaging work, mentoring junior researchers and contributing to ongoing projects in the Richardson lab.

Applicants must have recently completed a PhD and demonstrate strong publication and presentation skills, with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

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 department.
• Supervise junior researchers and collaborate on investigations.
• Publish results or present research findings from the lab work.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data management

Publications/presentation skills

Computer skills

Flow cytometry experience

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Tools

Flow cytometry

Imaging flow cytometry

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Richardson

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants looking to graduate with their PhD/MD within the 2026 year are welcome to apply.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number POST40

Working Title

Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Richardson

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department College of Science (Col)

Work Unit

Work Unit Biological Sciences

Work Location

Vacancy Open To

Vacancy Open To All Candidates

Position Designation

Position Designation Post Doc

Employment Type

Employment Type Temporary - Full-time

Hours per week 40hr

Work Schedule

8am – 5pm

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Pay Rate varies

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

Other Work/Responsibilities

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 11/16/2026

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment

Expected Length of Assignment 1 year minimum

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/07/2026

Posting Close Date

Special Notes to Applicants

Applicants looking to graduate with their PhD/MD within the 2026 year are welcome to apply.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae

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