Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Reitzel lab

Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological  lab

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Applicants looking to graduate with their PhD/MD within the 2025 year are welcome to apply.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

• Position Number: POST
  40
• Working Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological  lab
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: College of Science (Col)
• Work Unit: Biological Sciences
• Work Location: Woodward Hall
• Vacancy Open To: All Candidates
• Position Designation: Post Doc
• Employment Type: Temporary - Full-time
• Hours per week: 40hr
• Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm
• Pay Rate: 55,
• Minimum Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  A PhD degree or equivalent (e.g. MD), in the last 4 years.

• The Reitzel Lab at UNC Charlotte is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team investigating the molecular and genomic basis of immunity in cnidarians. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of genomics, immunology, and evolutionary biology, contributing to cutting-edge research on host-microbe interactions in marine invertebrates.
• Analyze large-scale sequence datasets to characterize gene expression and genomic variation.
• Collaborate with graduate and undergraduate researchers in a dynamic team environment.
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research connecting genomics, microbiology, and physiology.

• Ph.D. in biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in large sequence data analysis (e.g., RNA-seq, genome assembly, comparative genomics).
• Strong computational and statistical skills for handling high-throughput datasets.
• Excellent communication skills evidenced by peer reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Strong collaboration skills.

• Experience in microbiology or animal physiology.
• Background in marine invertebrate biology or immunology.

• Start Date: Flexible, ideally before June 2026.
• Funding: Guaranteed for 2+ years.
• Environment: Collaborative lab with graduate and undergraduate researchers.
• Location: University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Applicants looking to graduate with their PhD/MD within the 2025 year are welcome to apply.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.
The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

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