Deadline
Oct 21, 2026
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United States
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Full or part time
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Posted
Oct 19, 2026
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Postdoctoral Trainee
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Posting Details| Department | Alcohol Studies Center - 428801 |
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| Posting Open Date | 10/19/2026 |
| Application Deadline | 10/21/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Trainee |
| Vacancy ID | PDS005002 |
| 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 | Dependent upon skillset and experience |
| Proposed Start Date | 11/01/2026 |
| 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 is 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. |
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| 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 | We are seeking an energetic and motivated Postdoctoral Trainee to conduct experiments in a team environment on an NIH-funded and institutionally funded projects focused on the impact of developmental alcohol exposure on brain markers in rats. The Postdoc will be actively involved with imaging and analyzing histochemical tissue samples, writing scientific papers and grant proposals, training students, and other duties. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience or a closely related field |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Strong laboratory, communication, and analytical skill are required. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Demonstrated experience (via peer-reviewed publications) in immunohistochemistry, alcohol pharmacology, and rodent behavior is preferred. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | N/A |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/327087 |
| Department Contact Name and Title | Stephanie Fleming, HR Consultant |
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| 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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