Postdoc Position

Post Doctoral Fellow

University of North Carolina at Greensboro · United States

Deadline

Mar 29, 2027

Closing in 161 days

Location

N/A

United States

Employment

Permanent

Full time

Reference

N/A

Posted Sep 30, 2026

About the role

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	998513
Functional Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Position Type	Research
Position Eclass	EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information	Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit	The primary purpose of the UNCG Center for Translational Biomedical Research is to conduct basic and translational research in human diseases, with focuses on biomarkers for early diagnosis of disease, understanding of disease pathogenesis and development of novel interventions for disease prevention and treatment.
Position Summary	This Post Doctoral Fellow position is expected to focus on development of organic synthesis methodologies for lipid synthesis and synthesis of stable isotope labeled lipid standards, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids and glycosphingolipids. The position will perform bench research work, including literature survey, experimental design, compound synthesis, compound characterization, and assist in manuscript and report preparation.
Minimum Qualifications	The minimum qualifications for this position include a PhD degree in the field of chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or organic synthesis related disciplines; fully trained and very experienced in multiple step organic synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds. The candidate for this position should be self-motivated, possess sufficient communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a collaborative research environment.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range	Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department	Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403
Job Open Date	09/29/2026
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.	One year appointment with option to renew
Number of Months per Year	12
FLSA	Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time	70%
Key Responsibility	Research Projects
Essential Tasks	This position will survey literature, design experiments, perform bioinformatics and statistical data analysis and biological interpretation of the data.

Percentage Of Time	20%
Key Responsibility	Research presentation
Essential Tasks	This position will write reports summarizing the research findings and draft manuscripts for publication.

Percentage Of Time	5%
Key Responsibility	Lab support and collaboration
Essential Tasks	This position will work with other researchers, maintain a safe and productive lab and collaborate with staff on research assignments as appropriate

Percentage Of Time	5
Key Responsibility	Other duties assigned.
Essential Tasks	Other duties assigned.

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort	Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F
Work Environment	Inside - C

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
- Yes
- No
Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
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