NOTE: This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, appx. 2 hours from UNC's main campus.
Position Title: Postdoctoral Scholar
We are seeking a motivated and talented Postdoctoral Scholar with expertise in data analysis, computational modeling, and coding to join our team. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work as an integral member of the Rushing Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Nutrition Research Institute to conduct multi-omics analyses to investigate cancer metabolism to advance precision oncology. The postdoctoral scholar will lead and collaborate on projects that leverage cutting-edge computational techniques to analyze complex datasets and develop models that advance our understanding of cancer metabolic pathways, disease progression, and treatment response.
The successful candidate will have opportunities to publish high-impact research, mentor students, and contribute to grant proposals. This position offers an exciting chance to work at the intersection of biology and data science in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Education and Experience:
- Experience in machine learning, network analysis, or statistical modeling. - Familiarity with metabolomics or systems biology. - Experience with cloud computing platforms and/or high-performance computing environments. - A track record of peer-reviewed publications in computational biology or related fields.
About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.