Post-Doc Research Associate - Dr. Nguyens lab

Post-Doc Research Associate - Dr. Nguyen's lab

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dependent on the experience and qualification

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Aug 11, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Details

DepartmentSOP-DPMP - 452400

Posting Open Date08/11/2025

Application Deadline

Open Until FilledYes

Position TypePostdoctoral Scholar

Position TitlePost-Doc Research Associate - Dr. Nguyen's lab

Vacancy IDPDS004621

Full-time/Part-timeFull-Time Temporary

Hours per week40

FTE1

Work LocationChapel Hill, NC

Position LocationNorth Carolina, US

Hiring RangeDependent on the experience and qualification

Proposed Start Date08/18/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment12 Months

Position Information

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The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. s and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (

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Position Summary

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative therapeutics aimed at treating various diseases, with a focus on tracking extracellular vesicles to enhance delivery and diagnostic precision.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Drug delivery, extracellular vesicles, experience with animal studies

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with tail vein injection

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

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