Post-Doc Research Associate

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the molecular and structural mechanisms that regulate G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling pathways in the laboratory of Dr. Henrik Dohlman. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in structural biology, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), protein biochemistry, and cell signaling to characterize receptor complexes, G protein signaling networks, kinase-mediated regulatory mechanisms, and downstream signaling events. Research efforts will focus on understanding the molecular basis of GPCR and G protein regulation, including mechanisms of signal desensitization, allosteric communication, and disease-associated signaling dysfunction, with the goal of advancing our understanding of signal transduction processes relevant to human health and disease.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cellular biology research methodologies.
• Record of scientific productivity through publications, presentations, or other scholarly accomplishments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in GPCR signaling, receptor regulation, or cell signaling research.
• Expertise in cryo-EM, protein biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong record of scientific productivity, including publications and presentations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate trainees.

Responsibilities

• Investigate molecular and structural mechanisms regulating G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling pathways.
• Characterize receptor complexes, G protein signaling networks, kinase-mediated regulatory mechanisms, and downstream signaling events using expertise in structural biology, cryo-EM, protein biochemistry, and cell signaling.
• Focus research on understanding the molecular basis of GPCR and G protein regulation, including mechanisms of signal desensitization, allosteric communication, and disease-associated signaling dysfunction.
• Advance understanding of signal transduction processes relevant to human health and disease.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level