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Post-Doc Research Associate
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 May 2026
About the role
This full-time postdoctoral position offers an exciting opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in cancer biology and translational cancer therapeutics. Research in the laboratory focuses on the molecular mechanisms governing the DNA damage response, DNA repair, cell cycle regulation, oncogenic and immune signaling, and therapeutic resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The postdoctoral researcher will lead and contribute to innovative projects integrating molecular, biochemical, cellular, and translational approaches to investigate cancer progression and treatment response mechanisms. Responsibilities include designing and performing laboratory experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, contributing to manuscript preparation and grant development, and collaborating within a dynamic and highly interactive research environment dedicated to advancing precision cancer therapy.
Experience with cell and molecular biology assays, manuscript preparation and publication.
Experience in cancer biology; experience in cell cycle regulation and DNA damage responses.
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