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Postdoc Position

Post-Doctoral Fellow

University of North Carolina at Greensboro · United States
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Closing in 163 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 02, 2026

About the role

Posting Details

Position Information
Position Number 998448
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 methods for isolation and enrichment of extracellular vesicles, characterization of the extracellular vesicle cargos and investigation of the biological functions of secreted exracellular vescicles in the pathogenesis of diabetes and associated diseases.
Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications for this position include a PhD degree in the field of Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology or relevant disciplines; fully trained and very experienced in analytical method development for sample enrichment, biological sample preparation from cells, tissues and biofluids.

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 09/30/2026
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 for renewal. 
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 20
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 60
Key Responsibility Experiment
Essential Tasks The position will develop analytical methods, prepare samples, operate LC-MS instruments to acquire data.
Percentage Of Time 15
Key Responsibility Presentation
Essential Tasks This position will require preparing manuscripts for publications based on research findings and presenting research at scientific conferences.
Percentage Of Time 5
Key Responsibility Other duties assigned
Essential Tasks Other duties assigned.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

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

Physical Effort Reading - C, Writing - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions
Work Environment Inside - C

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
    • SpartanTalent Website
    • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Other professional journal / website
    • NCWorks.gov
    • UNC School System Job Board
    • Personal Networking
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Indeed.com
    • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
    • Other

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