Research Scientist

Position Title

Research Scientist

Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight!
At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as the 'City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work‑life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11‑12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more

The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI) is a 40,000 sq. ft. state‑of‑the‑art research facility dedicated to expanding the University’s research capacity, particularly in the biomedical and biotechnology areas. The BBRI is a broad‑based, multi‑disciplinary research and training institute. Its mission is to conduct multidisciplinary and inter‑institutional research focused on health issues that disproportionately affect minority and underserved groups, while providing students with research experiences that enhance their access to careers in the biomedical sciences.

NCCU invites applications for a Research Scientist to help build and expand RCMI‑supported core resources and programming in developmental and environmental toxicology. This effort will build translational science capacity and is aligned with strategic efforts to build capacity in environmental sciences such as NCCU‑RTI CARES, the NCCU–NC State partnership in environmental health, and the Duke‑NCCU Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA).
Aligned with NIH priorities, this scientist will apply New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and model‑organism systems, including zebrafish and killifish embryos, to study the molecular and developmental effects of environmental contaminants such as PFAS and other industrial and environmental toxins. The position will contribute to NCCU’s expanding research capacity in translational science with a focus on environmental science, under the broader RCMI umbrella and its associated programs.

• Experience working with PFAS using advanced methods such as single‑cell biology and next‑generation sequencing
• Demonstrated expertise in developmental biology and model‑organism research
• Proficiency in molecular, genomic, and imaging techniques
• Strong record of scholarly productivity and teamwork

• Experience with zebrafish/killifish embryology, NAMs, and exposure biology
• Interest in community‑based and translational environmental health and education

• Ph.D. in Developmental Biology, Toxicology, Environmental Science, or a related field

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms the principle of equal opportunity. NCCU is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. This policy applies to all personnel matters such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, and benefits.

Fully on-site (dedicated office at duty station)