Research Associate Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Posting Information
Posting Details
Department
Peds-AIR - 412002
Posting Open Date
02/26/2026
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID
PDS004789
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
Commensurate with NIH post doc levels
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
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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
The laboratories of Timothy Moran, Brian Jensen, and Corinne Keet are seeking a highly motivated and independent Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary research team investigating the mechanistic links between food allergy and cardiovascular disease. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to translational research at the interface of immunology, cardiovascular physiology, and human disease. The role is ideal for a scientist interested in developing expertise in mechanistic and translational studies of allergic and cardiovascular diseases.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative research environment that includes investigators in allergy and immunology, epidemiology, and cardiology. Responsibilities include hands-on work with techniques such as mouse handling, tissue collection and processing, tissue sectioning, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology (e.g., DNA and RNA extraction, qPCR), protein analysis (e.g., gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, ELISA), and data analysis. Experience with high-throughput transcriptional profiling techniques (e.g., RNA-seq), bioinformatics, and large-scale data analysis is desirable.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in immunology, mouse models of allergic and/or cardiovascular disease, and standard cell culture and molecular biology techniques. The candidate will be expected to execute experiments independently and collaboratively, analyze complex datasets, publish scholarly work, and contribute intellectually to advancing project goals.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates should hold a recent or anticipated Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
A record of accomplishment in the field of immunology and/or cardiovascular biology, evidenced by scholarly publications, is required. Candidates should have strong communication and analytical skills. A strong record of accomplishment in immunology and/or cardiovascular biology, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, is required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in mouse models of allergic and/or cardiovascular disease, and standard cell culture and molecular biology techniques, is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Courtney Lineman, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email
Courtney_Lineman@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.
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