Postdoctoral Fellow – Vascular Metabolism in Endothelium

University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Endothelial Metabolism Lab seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to study how metabolism and metabolic enzymes in vascular endothelial cells influence health and disease.

Work will involve genetically engineered mouse models, in vitro cell culture, isotope tracing, metabolomics, and genome-wide CRISPR screening, with opportunities to publish and present at major venues. Direct mentorship from Dr. Boa Kim supports your career development.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD (or near completion).
• Strong motivation in research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1-2 independent project.
• Design and execute rigorous experiments; analyze, interpret, and present findings; and prepare manuscripts under supervision.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Mentor junior trainees and contribute to a supportive lab culture.

Skills

Motivation to research

Written & oral communication

Education

PhD or equivalent (MD/PhD or near completion)

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Endothelial Metabolism Lab seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to study how metabolism and metabolic enzymes in vascular endothelial cells influence health and disease.

Work will involve genetically engineered mouse models, in vitro cell culture, isotope tracing, metabolomics, and genome-wide CRISPR screening, with opportunities to publish and present at major venues. Direct mentorship from Dr. Boa Kim supports your career development.