Research Associate
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Full Time
Research Associate
Posting Information
Posting Information
DepartmentNutrition-466001
Career AreaResearch Professionals
Posting Open Date08/01/2025
Application Deadline08/18/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Position TypePermanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working TitleResearch Associate
Appointment TypeEHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number20071984
Vacancy IDNF0009222
Full Time/Part TimeFull-Time Permanent
FTE1
Hours per week40
Position LocationNorth Carolina, US
Hiring RangeDependent on qualifications
Proposed Start Date08/25/2025
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. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Gillings School's Department of Nutrition is a global leader in research and training. We are the only nutrition department in the United States situated in both a school of public health and a school of medicine. We engage in innovative work that capitalizes on both these schools' approaches to health, and thus our department has an unusual breadth of scientific and policy approaches. Our faculty expertise spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to delivery. Our faculty and students work throughout North Carolina and reach populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and the Philippines, to name a few.
Position Summary
The Research Associate will work in the Hursting laboratory to design and execute studies to delineate mechanisms by which obesity promotes cancer and to develop interventions to intercept this association. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience conducting cell culture assays, using preclinical mouse models of energy balance, and performing multi-omics bioinformatic analyses.
The Research Associate will be expected to work independently and as part of a dynamic scientific team comprised of students, technicians, postdoctoral research associates, and faculty. The candidate should be enthusiastic about and have prior experience training junior researchers. The candidate will help maintain and strengthen established collaborations with external investigators by coordinating meetings, sharing data, and liaising with members across laboratories to accelerate progress. The candidate will proactively develop and implement emerging technologies to address questions relevant to priority projects as identified by the principal investigator.
The candidate must have strong organizational skills to establish standard operating procedures for laboratory implementation. It is also expected that the Research Associate will disseminate research through writing peer- reviewed publications and presenting at scientific conferences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in laboratory-based cancer research
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Posting Information
Posting Information
DepartmentNutrition-466001
Career AreaResearch Professionals
Posting Open Date08/01/2025
Application Deadline08/18/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Position TypePermanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working TitleResearch Associate
Appointment TypeEHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number20071984
Vacancy IDNF0009222
Full Time/Part TimeFull-Time Permanent
FTE1
Hours per week40
Position LocationNorth Carolina, US
Hiring RangeDependent on qualifications
Proposed Start Date08/25/2025
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. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Gillings School's Department of Nutrition is a global leader in research and training. We are the only nutrition department in the United States situated in both a school of public health and a school of medicine. We engage in innovative work that capitalizes on both these schools' approaches to health, and thus our department has an unusual breadth of scientific and policy approaches. Our faculty expertise spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to delivery. Our faculty and students work throughout North Carolina and reach populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and the Philippines, to name a few.
Position Summary
The Research Associate will work in the Hursting laboratory to design and execute studies to delineate mechanisms by which obesity promotes cancer and to develop interventions to intercept this association. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience conducting cell culture assays, using preclinical mouse models of energy balance, and performing multi-omics bioinformatic analyses.
The Research Associate will be expected to work independently and as part of a dynamic scientific team comprised of students, technicians, postdoctoral research associates, and faculty. The candidate should be enthusiastic about and have prior experience training junior researchers. The candidate will help maintain and strengthen established collaborations with external investigators by coordinating meetings, sharing data, and liaising with members across laboratories to accelerate progress. The candidate will proactively develop and implement emerging technologies to address questions relevant to priority projects as identified by the principal investigator.
The candidate must have strong organizational skills to establish standard operating procedures for laboratory implementation. It is also expected that the Research Associate will disseminate research through writing peer- reviewed publications and presenting at scientific conferences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in laboratory-based cancer research
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Job ID: 487960818
Originally Posted on: 8/3/2025
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