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Posting Information
Posting Details
Department
Radiology - Research - 412802
Posting Open Date
08/12/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID
PDS004940
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
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
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.
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
This postdoctoral position will conduct research focused on the development, fabrication, and characterization of electrochemical biosensors for biomedical applications. The candidate will work on biosensor design, electrode fabrication, surface modification, and electrochemical testing, with an emphasis on potentiometric and chronoamperometric sensing platforms. The candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including data scientists, molecular engineers, and electrochemists. The long-term goal of the work is to advance robust, scalable, and commercially translatable biosensor technologies. The candidate will collaborate with academic, clinical, and/or industry partners to meet project milestones.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD or MD.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with electrochemical enzymatic electrochemical biosensor development and characterization. Proficiency with electrochemical techniques such as potentiometry, chronoamperometry, cyclic voltammetry, and/or related methods. Familiarity with enzyme electrode fabrication, surface modification, and analytical assay development. Strong experimental design, data analysis, communication, and scientific writing skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Hands-on experience with electrochemical biosensor platforms, including gold disk electrode fabrication, and biofunctionalization strategies.
Experience with potentiometric sensors, amperometric enzyme-based sensors, chronoamperometric assay development, reference electrode integration, and sensor calibration in biological or complex media is highly desirable.
Candidates with experience in time-series machine learning, advanced data analytics, and programming (Python) are especially encouraged to apply.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323851
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Alexis Evans, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email
Alexis_Evans@med.unc.edu
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 opahr@unc.edu.
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.