University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
BDC Post-Doc Research Associate
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
Posting Information
Posting Details
Department Renaissance Computing Inst - 637100
Posting Open Date 08/05/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title BDC Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004619
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 Dependent upon Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2025
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 Are you ready to go beyond the state of the art?
At the Renaissance Computing Institute ( RENCI ), we use data, creativity, and inclusive teaming to revitalize how science is done. Fostering data science expertise and creating cyberinfrastructure isn't just about solving known problems - it's about expanding human potential by unlocking data.
We need innovators, builders, strategists, technologists, architects, and creative thinkers across all domains to drive this work forward. When you join our team, you'll: -Spend your time solving the interesting and unique problems of research and development. -Shape your future through experimentation and unfettered access to premier education and research. -Make connections to people and projects that ignite your passion.
We know that diversity of people and ideas is a cornerstone of innovation, and we work to ensure our culture reflects that knowledge. We provide the tools you need to do your job effectively; we offer flexibility so you can be the most productive version of you; and we encourage thoughtful and challenging discourse.
Join our research institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today and help us spark a scientific renaissance across the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and beyond.
Position Summary The Renaissance Computing Institute ( RENCI ) at
UNC
Chapel Hill is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to innovative projects within the
NIH
BioData Catalyst ( BDC ) ecosystem a cloud-based platform that provides secure access to biomedical data, analytic tools, and collaborative workspaces. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge initiatives aimed at improving how researchers interact with complex data and analysis workflows.
Potential project areas include developing semantic search capabilities to help users efficiently locate relevant datasets, designing natural language interfaces for more intuitive navigation of the
BDC
environment, creating
BDC -specific foundation models, and enabling large language models ( LLM ) and machine learning-based workflows within the platform. The role may also involve advancing harmonization techniques to improve data interoperability and usability across the ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact, translational research infrastructure at the intersection of biomedical informatics, cloud computing, and AI.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience deploying and working with LLMs Agentic workflows and retrieval augmented generation ( RAG ) Prompt engineering experience Developing, training, and testing machine learning (ML) models Software engineering expertise
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience with biomedical data, including clinical,
EHR , omics, and imaging Knowledge graphs (KGs), and integrating LLMs with KGs Multimodal LLMs
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions For information on
UNC
Postdoctoral Benefits and Services
click here
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304374
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Misty Parrish Human Resources Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email misty.parrish@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 Renaissance Computing Inst - 637100
Posting Open Date 08/05/2025
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title BDC Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004619
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 Dependent upon Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2025
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 Are you ready to go beyond the state of the art?
At the Renaissance Computing Institute ( RENCI ), we use data, creativity, and inclusive teaming to revitalize how science is done. Fostering data science expertise and creating cyberinfrastructure isn't just about solving known problems - it's about expanding human potential by unlocking data.
We need innovators, builders, strategists, technologists, architects, and creative thinkers across all domains to drive this work forward. When you join our team, you'll: -Spend your time solving the interesting and unique problems of research and development. -Shape your future through experimentation and unfettered access to premier education and research. -Make connections to people and projects that ignite your passion.
We know that diversity of people and ideas is a cornerstone of innovation, and we work to ensure our culture reflects that knowledge. We provide the tools you need to do your job effectively; we offer flexibility so you can be the most productive version of you; and we encourage thoughtful and challenging discourse.
Join our research institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today and help us spark a scientific renaissance across the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and beyond.
Position Summary The Renaissance Computing Institute ( RENCI ) at
UNC
Chapel Hill is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to innovative projects within the
NIH
BioData Catalyst ( BDC ) ecosystem a cloud-based platform that provides secure access to biomedical data, analytic tools, and collaborative workspaces. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge initiatives aimed at improving how researchers interact with complex data and analysis workflows.
Potential project areas include developing semantic search capabilities to help users efficiently locate relevant datasets, designing natural language interfaces for more intuitive navigation of the
BDC
environment, creating
BDC -specific foundation models, and enabling large language models ( LLM ) and machine learning-based workflows within the platform. The role may also involve advancing harmonization techniques to improve data interoperability and usability across the ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact, translational research infrastructure at the intersection of biomedical informatics, cloud computing, and AI.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience deploying and working with LLMs Agentic workflows and retrieval augmented generation ( RAG ) Prompt engineering experience Developing, training, and testing machine learning (ML) models Software engineering expertise
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience with biomedical data, including clinical,
EHR , omics, and imaging Knowledge graphs (KGs), and integrating LLMs with KGs Multimodal LLMs
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions For information on
UNC
Postdoctoral Benefits and Services
click here
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304374
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Misty Parrish Human Resources Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email misty.parrish@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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