Inside Higher Ed
Postdoctoral Scholar - Rushing Lab
Inside Higher Ed, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Position Title: Postdoctoral Scholar - Rushing Lab
Work Location: Kannapolis, NC | Department: Nutrition Research Institute - 633300 | Vacancy ID: PDS004509
Posting Open Date: 04/24/2025 | Open Until Filled: Yes | Hours per Week: 40 | Full-Time Temporary | 1.0 FTE
Hiring Range: Dependent on qualifications in line with NIH scale.
Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months
This is a postdoctoral research position in the Rushing Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute to investigate cancer metabolism and its intersection with nutrition, disease progression, and treatment response.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in cancer cell biology, metabolism, and molecular biology techniques to join our team. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work as an integral member of the Rushing Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Nutrition Research Institute to investigate cancer metabolism to advance precision oncology. The successful candidate will have opportunities to publish high-impact research, mentor students, and contribute to grant proposals. This position offers an exciting chance to work at the intersection of nutrition, metabolism, and oncology in a collaborative, innovative environment. Note: This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Primary purpose of organizational unit: The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is a world-renowned center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s requirements for and responses to nutrients. The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research and encourages a diversity of experiences and ideas. Position responsibilities include leading and collaborating on projects that leverage complex cellular model systems to advance understanding of cancer metabolic pathways, nutrition, disease progression, and treatment response. The successful candidate will have opportunities to publish, mentor students, and contribute to grant proposals. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Ph.D. (or an equivalent doctorate or terminal degree, such as an M.F.A., Sc.D., J.D. or M.D.) in an appropriate field of study. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
PhD in Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field. Strong expertise in mammalian cell culture, including maintenance, transfection, and viral transduction. Hands-on experience with biochemical and molecular biology techniques (e.g., Western blotting, qPCR, immunoprecipitation, metabolite extractions). Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Experience with metabolic assays, stable isotope tracing, or metabolomics approaches. Familiarity with cancer metabolism and metabolic signaling pathways. Experience with gene editing (CRISPR/Cas9, shRNA knockdowns). Prior experience working with metabolic inhibitors, drug screening, or therapeutic response assays. A strong publication record in cancer biology or related fields. Special Instructions
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We are seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in cancer cell biology, metabolism, and molecular biology techniques to join our team. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work as an integral member of the Rushing Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Nutrition Research Institute to investigate cancer metabolism to advance precision oncology. The successful candidate will have opportunities to publish high-impact research, mentor students, and contribute to grant proposals. This position offers an exciting chance to work at the intersection of nutrition, metabolism, and oncology in a collaborative, innovative environment. Note: This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Primary purpose of organizational unit: The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is a world-renowned center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s requirements for and responses to nutrients. The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research and encourages a diversity of experiences and ideas. Position responsibilities include leading and collaborating on projects that leverage complex cellular model systems to advance understanding of cancer metabolic pathways, nutrition, disease progression, and treatment response. The successful candidate will have opportunities to publish, mentor students, and contribute to grant proposals. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Ph.D. (or an equivalent doctorate or terminal degree, such as an M.F.A., Sc.D., J.D. or M.D.) in an appropriate field of study. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
PhD in Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field. Strong expertise in mammalian cell culture, including maintenance, transfection, and viral transduction. Hands-on experience with biochemical and molecular biology techniques (e.g., Western blotting, qPCR, immunoprecipitation, metabolite extractions). Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Experience with metabolic assays, stable isotope tracing, or metabolomics approaches. Familiarity with cancer metabolism and metabolic signaling pathways. Experience with gene editing (CRISPR/Cas9, shRNA knockdowns). Prior experience working with metabolic inhibitors, drug screening, or therapeutic response assays. A strong publication record in cancer biology or related fields. Special Instructions
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services, click here.
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