Post-Doc Research Associate - Flick Lab

Overview

Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Estimated Duration Of Appointment: 12 Months

Department: Pathology Lab Med - Research - 413804

Posting Open Date: 01/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title: Post-Doc Research Associate - Flick Lab

Vacancy : PDS
004759

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary

Hours Per Week: 40

Fte: 1

Work Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location: North Carolina, US

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.

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.

A postdoctoral position is available in the Flick laboratory within the UNC Blood Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Individuals with experience in either cancer biology or coagulation/thrombosis and interest in interdisciplinary work to drive understanding in this exciting frontier are encouraged to apply. Anticipated work will include cell and molecular biology, mouse tumor and thrombosis models, and translational assays in clinical coagulation.

Cancer biology and blood biology are inseparably linked. Cancer increases the risk of bleeding and inappropriate blood clots (thrombosis), both of which decrease quality and quantity of life. Ironically, recent success in cancer therapies has increased the incidence of clotting complications in patients with cancer. At the same time, we are becoming increasingly aware of the central contributions of blood and vascular cell clotting activity in cancer pathogenesis.

Proteins traditionally associated with blood clot formation and composition, including fibrinogen, plasminogen, and tissue factor are major determinants of tumor growth and metastatic risk. Increased knowledge at the intersection of cancer and blood biology will enhance understanding of both fields.

PhD or MD in a biological science, or related discipline.

Candidates must have high initiative and enthusiasm for research, exceptional organizational skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience in mouse models of cancer and/or coagulation biology preferred. Working knowledge of mouse surgical techniques.

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