University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Post-Doc Research Associate
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
Posting Information
Posting Details
Department Pharmacology - 424001
Posting Open Date 05/27/2025
Application Deadline 06/06/2025
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004547
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
Proposed Start Date 08/01/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel! 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. UNC -Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive
medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and
benefits and services
that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
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 A position is available for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (RA) in the laboratory of Dr. Juan Song in the Department of Pharmacology, University of North Carolina, School of Medicine. The overall goal of Song lab is to identify neuronal circuitry and signaling mechanisms that regulate distinct stages of adult hippocampal neurogenesis and investigate how circuit- and behavior-level information-processing properties are remodeled by the integration of new neurons into the existing circuits. The work involves the application of multifaceted approaches to investigate neural circuitry and molecular mechanisms regulating adult hippocampal neurogenesis and hippocampal functions, including circuit-based retrograde and anterograde tracing, patch-clamp electrophysiology, calcium imaging, in vivo and in vitro optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulations, lineage tracing of adult neural stem cells, and high-resolution confocal microscopy. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and will be expected to exhibit a strong work ethic, individual initiative, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team on research projects.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a related field
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Strong background in cellular and molecular neuroscience Extensive experience with mouse models of epilepsy, neurodegeneration, or autonomic dysfunction Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Extensive hands-on experience with mouse models of epilepsy, neurodegeneration, and autonomic dysfunction, including conditional knockout models. Proficiency in advanced neuroscience techniques such as patch-clamp electrophysiology, calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and confocal microscopy. Experience mentoring undergraduate students and organizing lab activities, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing lab environment.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions For information on
UNC
Postdoctoral Benefits and Services
click here
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/301809
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Maria Montemurro, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email maria_montemurro@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to
opahr@unc.edu .
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Posting Details
Department Pharmacology - 424001
Posting Open Date 05/27/2025
Application Deadline 06/06/2025
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004547
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
Proposed Start Date 08/01/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel! 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. UNC -Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive
medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and
benefits and services
that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
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 A position is available for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (RA) in the laboratory of Dr. Juan Song in the Department of Pharmacology, University of North Carolina, School of Medicine. The overall goal of Song lab is to identify neuronal circuitry and signaling mechanisms that regulate distinct stages of adult hippocampal neurogenesis and investigate how circuit- and behavior-level information-processing properties are remodeled by the integration of new neurons into the existing circuits. The work involves the application of multifaceted approaches to investigate neural circuitry and molecular mechanisms regulating adult hippocampal neurogenesis and hippocampal functions, including circuit-based retrograde and anterograde tracing, patch-clamp electrophysiology, calcium imaging, in vivo and in vitro optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulations, lineage tracing of adult neural stem cells, and high-resolution confocal microscopy. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and will be expected to exhibit a strong work ethic, individual initiative, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team on research projects.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a related field
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Strong background in cellular and molecular neuroscience Extensive experience with mouse models of epilepsy, neurodegeneration, or autonomic dysfunction Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Extensive hands-on experience with mouse models of epilepsy, neurodegeneration, and autonomic dysfunction, including conditional knockout models. Proficiency in advanced neuroscience techniques such as patch-clamp electrophysiology, calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and confocal microscopy. Experience mentoring undergraduate students and organizing lab activities, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing lab environment.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions For information on
UNC
Postdoctoral Benefits and Services
click here
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/301809
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Maria Montemurro, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email maria_montemurro@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to
opahr@unc.edu .
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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