NC
Postdoc Position

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 08, 2026

About the role

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Position Information

Posting Number PG191766PD

Position Number 00112313 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt

Departmental Information

Department ID 147501 - Lampe Joint Department of BME

Department 147501 - Lampe Joint Department of BME Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Position Information

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties The Atcha Lab based at NC State is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to investigate how mechanical and biochemical cues regulate cell-cell interactions during cardiovascular disease.

The lab combines mechanobiology, biomaterials, and molecular biology to uncover mechanisms of cardiac disease and identify new therapeutic targets.

Other Work/Responsibilities

  • Postdoctoral research scholar will form and conduct their own independent research projects and will support undergraduate and graduate students.
  • They will also contribute in the writing of grant proposals and will present findings at research conferences.
  • Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review ourEmployee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
  • Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
  • Enhance your career with LEAD courses
  • Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
  • Attain Work-life balance with our Childcarebenefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

    Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

    Requirements and Preferences

    Work Schedule Mon-Fri 8-5 or as required by supervisor

    Department Required Skills

  • Strong experience in molecular biology techniques (Westernblot, ELISA, qPCR, immunofluorescence, etc.)
  • Experience using statistical analysis software (R, Prism,MATLAB, etc.)
  • Experience in analyzing RNA-seq and Single Cell RNA-seqdata sets
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.
  • Ability to communicate complex research findings to academic and practitioner audiences.
  • Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  • Experience in ion channel pathophysiology
  • Experience in engineering design and fabrication
  • Required License or Certification n/a Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

    Recruitment

    Recruitment Details

    Anticipated Hiring Range $62,000 - $64,000

    If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many

    Recruitment Dates

    Job Open Date 09/02/2026

    Applicant Information

    Quick Link https: // jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234578

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  • According to our university's regulations, a postdoctoral scholar needs to have successfully completed their terminal degree no more than 5 years from the start date of their appointment. Given this, please provide the date (MM/DD/YYYY) your terminal degree has been or will be confirmed.
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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Contact Information for References
  • Resume/CV
  • Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
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