Post-Doc Research Associate

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.

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The Rich Lab at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks multiple post-doctoral cancer biologists who will be passionate about cancer research with strong experimental skills in cell culture, molecular biology techniques, data analysis, and bioinformatics, and a good track of publication records in related areas to conduct basic and translational cancer research in the Dr. Jeremy Rich's laboratory for brain tumor studies. The goals of the Rich Lab are to identify novel therapeutic paradigms in the treatment of advanced cancers, primarily malignant brain tumors, through the prism of stem cell biology to identify core regulatory pathways amenable to pharmacologic targeting. The aim is to better understand the clinical relevance of cancer stem cells and the interaction with the tumor microenvironment and underlying genetic driver mutations in human cancers. The laboratory has made contributions in several areas, including therapeutic resistance, circadian rhythm, cancer epigenetics, tumor microenvironment, epitranscriptomics, tumor organoids/bioprinting, cancer metabolism, and cancer metabolism. A driving force in our research efforts is leveraging patient-derived tissues and collaborations with other research groups with complementary expertise. The Postdoc will conduct research in applying novel biomarkers to clinical trials, as well as cancer biology hypothesis testing. The position is one that has potential for growth into a leadership position. There is opportunity for collaboration with oncologists at nearby hospitals and with scientists at the Laboratory for Systems Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School.

This posting has 2 total openings, for position numbers 20074439 and 20074440. By applying, you will be considered for either position.

PhD or MD in cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology or a related field.

Cancer research experience.

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