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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Marsico Lung Institute

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026
Posting Information

Posting Details

Department Pathology Lab Med - Research - 413804

Posting Open Date

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate - Marsico Lung Institute

Vacancy ID PDS004963

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week 40

FTE 1

Work Location Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location North Carolina, US

Qualifications

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

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

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available for a Ph.D. or equivalent level candidate at University of North Carolina, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and the Marsico Lung Institute. We are interested in quantitation and characterization of mucin macromolecules in health and diseases with mucus abnormalities such as COPD , asthma, CF. This study will employ a broad range of biochemical, biophysical, and proteomics characterization of mucins and their quantitation using light scattering and labeled mass spectrometry-based quantitation technologies. Our laboratory at the Marsico Lung Institute is one of the best-equipped and most focused mucin/mucus biochemistry and biophysics innate immunity laboratories in the USA . As such, it will provide the selected candidate with a unique opportunity to develop new skills and apply them to fundamental questions in innate lung defense.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Ph.D. in a biological science, or related discipline.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Postdoc should have experience in biochemistry, plus hands-on experience with the quantitation of macromolecules and the internal and external quality control and validation of such measurements.

Postdoc should have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to get along with co-workers and faculty in multi-disciplinary research teams.

Postdoc should have a demonstrated record of scientific productivity and be capable of working independently while collaborating closely with the principal investigator.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Special Instructions

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325287

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Mehmet Kesimer, Professor

Department Contact Telephone or Email mehmet_kesimer@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.

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