"Post-Doc Research Associate"

Job Details

Department: Office of BioSTaR - SOM - 420301

Posting Open Date: 09/16/2025

Application Deadline: 10/05/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title: Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID: PDS004642

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: $62,232.00 - $70,000.00

Proposed Start Date: 12/01/2025

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 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:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will assist with developing and directing innovative professional development programs for 500 biomedical graduate students and 350 postdoctoral trainees. It will assist, plan and host TIBBS career panels, workshops, and networking events. Support TIBBS Career Cohorts with event planning. Help with communication and outreach to the research trainee community. Contribute to the development and maintenance of career resources. Advice individuals on career options. Assist with grant writing efforts to support outreach and educational initiatives. Assist with ongoing publications efforts around education research and training initiatives. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will play an integral role in program evaluation, working collaboratively with the evaluation team. Key responsibilities will include collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data to support continuous improvement. It will actively contribute to scientific writings, contributing to manuscripts for publication and the preparation of presentations for dissemination at national conferences and meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: A Research based PhD in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related field, or a PhD in Education, Higher Education Administration, or Social Sciences (education, psychology, sociology).

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Demonstrated ability to create or implement inclusive professional development activities. Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, coordinate multiple deadlines simultaneously, and delegate responsibilities. experience in organizing and presenting at professional and career development events. Demonstrated success in mentoring or advising sciences trainees.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: PhD in a Biomedical field.

Special Instructions: For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here.