Department Biochemistry and Biophysics - 423001 Posting Open Date 06/12/2025 Application Deadline 06/15/2025 Open Until Filled No Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate Vacancy ID PDS004571 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 $65,000 Proposed Start Date Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months Be a Tar Heel!
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Position Summary
The Tamir lab is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct work on the mechanism of metabolic regulation using biochemistry, molecular biology, multiomics, and computational modeling
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, or related field of study.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Expertise in bench work including but not limited to mammalian cell culture, tissue, and other in vivo sample handling experience. Candidates are expected to know routine biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology techniques. The position requires capacity to independently drive projects with input from faculty mentor.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Special Instructions
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