Postdoctoral Research Associate Zhang Lab

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.

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students.

The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).

Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

Position Summary

The Zhang lab in the department of Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill uses interdisciplinary approaches to study how lipid metabolism organizes and regulates membrane signaling, and to develop chemical probes and technogies targeting lipid modifying enzymes as novel diagnostic and therapeutic options. As a part of the Eshelman School of Pharmacy we are committed to advancing medicine for life and developing leaders in pharmaceutical sciences who make a difference in human health worldwide.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work on NIH-funded projects to profile small molecule PLC modulators to treat cancer and Alzheimer's disease, and to develop methods to deliver phospholipids into cells. The position holder will also support grant and publication submissions by contributing experimental data and writing key sections, and present work locally and at scientific conferences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• PhD (chemical biology, chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field)
• Candidates preparing to complete PhD coursework will likewise be considered and are encouraged to apply. PhD or equivalent required prior to position start.

PhD in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Knowledge and expertise of cellular imaging.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Research experience on Alzheimer's disease or cancer is a plus, but not required.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Special Instructions

Apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/282275 with a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with their full contact information.

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