Post-Doc Research Associate - Williams Lab

Post-Doc Research Associate
- Williams Lab Please see Special Instructions for more details. Posting Information

Department

Department Pathology Lab Med
- Research - 413804

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/25/2026

Final date to receive applications

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type

Position Title

Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
- Williams Lab

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 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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be involved in developing peptide/small molecule inhibitors of chromatin remodeling complex. Work will include protein purification binding and kinetic analyses, structural biology, and FRET / BRET measurements.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in the Biological or Chemical Sciences.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in protein purification.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with biochemistry and tissue culture as well as an interest in translation research and applying for fellowship funding are highly desirable.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Special Instructions

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  or send an email to opahr
.

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

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