Post-Doc Research Associate - Moorman Lab

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Department

Department Microbiology and Immunology - 422501

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/30/2026

Final date to receive applications

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type

Position Title

Vacancy

Vacancy

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week 40

FTE

FTE 1

Work Location

Position Location

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Dependent on experience and/or qualifications

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.

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

Postdoctoral Research Associate will be involved with advanced independent biomedical research, including project development, experimental design and performance, data analysis, written progress and manuscript generation, management of lab resources and training of other personnel.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in biological sciences and/or related field of study.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

PhD in biological sciences and/or related field of study

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Graduate level coursework in biological sciences, quantitative biological and chemical expertise, scientific method and experimental design/interpretation.

Experience studying host:
Pathogen interactions at the cellular or molecular level and small molecule antiviral discovery and testing is highly preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Special Instructions

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document

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