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Open-Rank, Tenure-Track Faculty Positions, Center for Molecular Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThis position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.full_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2026
About the role
The Center for Molecular Medicine in partnership with Departments of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Cell Biology and Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology and Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill is seeking highly qualified candidates for up to three open tenure-track faculty positions in the broad areas of
* Basic research in viral entry and trafficking with applications to next gen viral vectors.
* Basic research into mRNA expression with applications to development of synthetic promoters and gene regulation
* Basic research into immunology with applications to vector immune response avoidance and repeat administration
* Novel animal disease models
* IPSC disease models
* Basic cell biology with applications to identifying novel therapeutic targets.
Positions are open-rank, and qualified candidates with PhD, MD, MD/PhD or DVM degrees with significant postdoctoral or early faculty experience are eligible to apply. The successful candidate must have an exceptional record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, a well-defined research vision, and will be expected to establish and maintain an innovative externally funded research program. We will consider any qualified candidates working with mammalian models, humans, or human IPSCs.
* Basic research in viral entry and trafficking with applications to next gen viral vectors.
* Basic research into mRNA expression with applications to development of synthetic promoters and gene regulation
* Basic research into immunology with applications to vector immune response avoidance and repeat administration
* Novel animal disease models
* IPSC disease models
* Basic cell biology with applications to identifying novel therapeutic targets.
Positions are open-rank, and qualified candidates with PhD, MD, MD/PhD or DVM degrees with significant postdoctoral or early faculty experience are eligible to apply. The successful candidate must have an exceptional record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, a well-defined research vision, and will be expected to establish and maintain an innovative externally funded research program. We will consider any qualified candidates working with mammalian models, humans, or human IPSCs.
The successful candidate will have an exceptional record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, a well-defined research vision, and will be expected to establish and maintain an innovative externally funded research program.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/309329.
The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief (~1,500 word) statement of ongoing and planned research, and names and contact information for four referees. The application deadline is 1/31/2026, and priority will be given to candidates who apply by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline may be considered until the position is filled.
The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief (~1,500 word) statement of ongoing and planned research, and names and contact information for four referees. The application deadline is 1/31/2026, and priority will be given to candidates who apply by the deadline. Applications received after the deadline may be considered until the position is filled.
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