Post-Doc Trainee

Posting Details

Department

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801

Posting Open Date

08/24/2026

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Type

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title

Post-Doc Trainee

Vacancy ID

PDS004951

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 Qualiifications

Proposed Start Date

10/01/2026

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

The Liu Lab at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Trainee in cancer signaling and cancer biology. The successful candidate will use complementary biochemical, molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to address fundamental questions in cancer biology and therapeutic response. The fellow will integrate information from diverse experimental systems-including in vitro biochemical and molecular assays, cellular models, and in vivo genetic screens- to develop, test, and validate mechanistic hypotheses with potential therapeutic relevance. This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cancer signaling, molecular biology, and therapeutic discovery, with a strong emphasis on translating mechanistic insights into new strategies for cancer treatment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Ph.D. in a related field

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Ph.D. in a related field

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Ph.D. in cell biology, biochemistry, biological or biomedical related sciences

Special Physical/Mental Requirements