Postdoctoral Scholar

Postdoctoral Scholar

Location: Kannapolis, NC (approximately 2 hours from UNC-Chapel Hill main campus)

Lab: Rushing Lab, UNC Nutrition Research Institute

About the Role

The Rushing Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scholar with a strong background in cancer cell biology, metabolism, and molecular biology.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to explore the role of metabolic pathways in cancer progression and treatment response. Our lab is focused on understanding how metabolic heterogeneity influences cancer outcomes and how this knowledge can inform precision oncology.

The successful candidate will lead and collaborate on projects using complex cellular model systems to study the intersection of cancer metabolism, nutrition, and disease treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research exploring the role of metabolic pathways in cancer heterogeneity.
• Utilize advanced molecular biology and metabolic techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to ongoing projects.
• Publish high-impact research and present findings at scientific conferences.
• Mentor students and contribute to grant writing and development.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Mammalian cell culture, transfection, and viral transduction
• Molecular biology and biochemical techniques (e.g., Western blotting, qPCR, immunoprecipitation, metabolite extraction)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and scientific rigor.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metabolic assays, stable isotope tracing, or metabolomics.
• Familiarity with cancer metabolism and related signaling pathways.
• Skilled in gene editing techniques (CRISPR/Cas9, shRNA).
• Experience working with metabolic inhibitors, drug screening, or therapeutic response models.
• Strong publication record in cancer biology or related research fields.

Apply Here: UNC Job Posting #300329