Post-Doc Research Associate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC, US
Posting Details
Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Posting Open Date 10/28/2026
Application Deadline 10/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS005012
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 Dependent on experience
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Position Information Be a Tar Heel! 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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit 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.
Position Summary We are looking for an intellectually curious and motivated post-doc to study tumor-associated macrophages, using the latest in single-cell transcriptomic, spatial, and CRISPR technologies. We will provide salary support for the post-docs’ research, with the goal of publishing high-impact papers during the post-doctoral training period. We have a particular interest in understanding how folate in the tumor microenvironment affects macrophages and anti-tumor immunity. This work has the potential to identify novel myeloid-directed therapeutics and enable personalized approaches to treat patients resistant to standard-of-care immunotherapies. When applying, please state why you are interested in this field of research in your cover letter and why you would be a good fit for the Miller lab.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or a closely related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience PhD in relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience PhD level research experience, ideally with prior animal work.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Posting Open Date 10/28/2026
Application Deadline 10/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS005012
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 Dependent on experience
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Position Information Be a Tar Heel! 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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit 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.
Position Summary We are looking for an intellectually curious and motivated post-doc to study tumor-associated macrophages, using the latest in single-cell transcriptomic, spatial, and CRISPR technologies. We will provide salary support for the post-docs’ research, with the goal of publishing high-impact papers during the post-doctoral training period. We have a particular interest in understanding how folate in the tumor microenvironment affects macrophages and anti-tumor immunity. This work has the potential to identify novel myeloid-directed therapeutics and enable personalized approaches to treat patients resistant to standard-of-care immunotherapies. When applying, please state why you are interested in this field of research in your cover letter and why you would be a good fit for the Miller lab.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or a closely related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience PhD in relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience PhD level research experience, ideally with prior animal work.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Job details
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC, US
- Job category
- Immunology Research
- Research focus
- Innate Immunity
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Experienced
- Minimum education
- PhD
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Closing date
- Dec 29, 2026