Department
Medicine - MHI - 411427
Posting Open Date
02/02/2026
Application Deadline
06/15/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Trainee
Vacancy ID
PDS004768
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1
Work Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience/Qualifications
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
12 Months
Be a Tar Heel!:
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.
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
A postdoctoral position in endothelial cell metabolism research is available in the lab of Dr. Boa Kim at UNC Chapel Hill. We study how metabolism and metabolic enzymes in endothelial cells contribute to health and disease by leveraging genetically engineered mouse models, in vitro cell culture with physiological and pathophysiological stimuli, isotope metabolite tracing, metabolomics, and genome-wide crispr screening
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
PhD in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Candidates should be familiar with cell culture work, genomics, molecular biology, and mouse work.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with an interest in Vascular Biology. We welcome candidates from diverse research backgrounds. Prior experience in Vascular Biology is highly desirable, but not required.
Special Instructions
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
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