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The University of North Carolina

Post Doctoral Fellow

The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497

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Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of the UNCG Center for Translational Biomedical Research is to conduct basic and translational research in human diseases, with focuses on biomarkers for early diagnosis of disease, understanding of disease pathogenesis and development of novel interventions for disease prevention and treatment.

Position Summary

The Post-Doctoral Fellow position is expected to focus on proteomics studies of animal models of human diseases, using state-of-the-art instrumentation and tools for biomarker discovery/validation and a better understanding of the pathogenic mechanism of human disease. The position will perform grant‑funded research projects, including experimental design, sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation and research presentation at national/international meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for this position include a PhD degree in the field of Chemistry or Life Sciences; fully trained in proteomic sample preparation from various sample matrices, particular cells and tissues, chromatographic separations and mass spectrometry of proteins; and strong skills in quantitative and bioinformatic analysis of proteomics data, and biological interpretation of results.

The candidate for this position should be self‑motivated, have critical thinking and independent working skills, possess sufficient communication skills, and the ability to work with others in a collaborative research environment.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/15/2025

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Survey literature, design experiments, perform bioinformatics and statistical data analysis and biological interpretation of the data.

Develop analytical methods, prepare samples, operate LC‑MS instruments to acquire data.

Prepare manuscripts for publications based on research findings and present research findings at scientific meetings.

Other duties assigned.

ADA Checklist R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F

Work Environment Inside - C

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

UNCGjobsearch Website

Greensboro News & Record

Carolina Peacemaker

Other Newspaper

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Inside Higher Ed

Other Professional Journal

NCWorks.gov

UNC System Job Board

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Personal Networking

Other

* Other: Please list (Open Ended Question)

* Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

Yes

No

* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

Yes

No

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