Post-Doc Research Associate - Dr. Ainslie's lab
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Healthcare
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Department:
SOP-DPMP - 452400
Posting Open Date:02/24/2026
Final date to receive applications:03/03/2026
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title:Post-Doc Research Associate - Dr. Ainslie's lab
Vacancy :PDS
004785
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week:40
FTE:1
Work Location:Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:Dependent on experience and qualification.
ProposedStart Date:
04/01/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment:12 Months
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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.
Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 Pharm
D students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting‑edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan ().
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary:This is a post doc position in the field of Immunoengineering. The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with a team on formulation development for treatment of type 1 diabetes, mentor and oversee graduate students involved in the work, and actively contribute to collaborative efforts across the lab.
MinimumEducation and Experience Requirements:
PhD
Required Qualifications , Competencies, andExperience:
Previous work with cells and/or animal models of immune responses.
Preferred Qualifications , Competencies, andExperience:
Mammalian cell culture, ELISAs, isolation of murine BMDCs, autoimmune models, animal models, and ELISPOT assays.
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