Post-Doc Research Associate

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Posting Details

Posting Open Date 03/23/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate Vacancy ID PDS004805 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 Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information

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 Troester Lab jointly affiliated with the Department of Epidemiology and the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with interests in molecular epidemiology, genetics, or translational breast cancer research. The successful candidate will lead research efforts using rich molecular and epidemiologic data from the Carolina Breast Cancer Study (CBCS), a large, diverse population-based study. Projects will focus on identifying genetic and environmental risk factors for breast cancer and benign breast disease, with opportunities to work at the intersection of population health and molecular biology in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD, MD or equivalent degree in related field. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Successful applicants will have a strong record of achievement, publications in cancer prevention and control, and a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in behavioral science, epidemiology, nutrition, public health, or a related field. Coding and statistical analysis experience is helpful but not required. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience N/A Special Physical/Mental Requirements Special Instructions For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here Quick Link https: // unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/314971

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected] Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information 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 (919) 962-9982 or send an email to [email protected].

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.

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