Post-Doc Research Associate - Wolberg Lab

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the Western world, and blood coagulation abnormalities contribute to the pathophysiology of nearly every disease, including cancer, infection, and autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. An NIH -funded postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the laboratory of Dr. Alisa Wolberg at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Wolberg Lab is part of UNC’s internationally recognized Blood Research Center. Research in the lab focuses on cellular, biochemical, and biophysical mechanisms that regulate blood function and contribute to health and disease. The successful applicant will advance ongoing R01-funded research focused on mechanisms of hemostasis and thrombosis. Potential areas of emphasis include factor (F) XIII biology (including regulation of FXIII -A and FXIII -B subunits, roles in venous thrombosis and thrombus resolution, and therapeutic targeting strategies); fibrin(ogen) degradation and the cellular and enzymatic drivers of thrombus resolution beyond plasminogen; and cellular and plasma mediators of FXI biology that influence bleeding risk. Additional opportunities exist in women’s health and blood disorders and mechanisms contributing to pulmonary embolism. Projects will be tailored to the fellow’s expertise, with the expectation that the postdoc will initially contribute to established research efforts and, over time, develop an independent line of investigation leading to future fellowship or career development funding.

Requirements

• Strong background in biological science.
• Prior peer-reviewed publications documenting scientific project leadership.
• Skills in experimental design, data analysis, data presentation, contextualization, and writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in blood coagulation research.
• Experience in biochemistry or enzymology.
• Experience in cell biology (including tissue culture).
• Experience in histology.
• Experience in mouse models of thrombosis and hemostasis.
• Experience in bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Advance ongoing R01-funded research focused on mechanisms of hemostasis and thrombosis.
• Contribute to established research efforts.
• Develop an independent line of investigation leading to future fellowship or career development funding.
• Mentor trainees.

Benefits

• Supportive, team-oriented mentoring environment.
• Strong emphasis on professional development.
• Grant writing support.
• Opportunities to mentor trainees.
• Fostering independence and ownership of scientific direction.

What This Job Offers

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