Post-Doc Research Associate - Wolberg Lab
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of
death and disability in the Western world, and blood coagulation
abnormalities contribute to the pathophysiology of nearly every
disease, including cancer, infection, and autoimmune and
inflammatory disorders. An NIH -funded postdoctoral position is
available in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in
the laboratory of Dr. Alisa Wolberg at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Wolberg Lab is part of UNC’s
internationally recognized Blood Research Center. Research in the
lab focuses on cellular, biochemical, and biophysical mechanisms
that regulate blood function and contribute to health and disease.
The successful applicant will advance ongoing R01-funded research
focused on mechanisms of hemostasis and thrombosis. Potential areas
of emphasis include factor (F) XIII biology (including regulation
of FXIII -A and FXIII -B subunits, roles in venous thrombosis and
thrombus resolution, and therapeutic targeting strategies);
fibrin(ogen) degradation and the cellular and enzymatic drivers of
thrombus resolution beyond plasminogen; and cellular and plasma
mediators of FXI biology that influence bleeding risk. Additional
opportunities exist in women’s health and blood disorders and
mechanisms contributing to pulmonary embolism. Projects will be
tailored to the fellow’s expertise, with the expectation that the
postdoc will initially contribute to established research efforts
and, over time, develop an independent line of investigation
leading to future fellowship or career development funding.
Candidates with experience in biochemistry or enzymology, cell
biology (including tissue culture), histology, mouse models of
thrombosis and hemostasis, and/or bioinformatics are encouraged to
apply. The Wolberg Lab provides a highly supportive, team-oriented
mentoring environment with strong emphasis on professional
development, grant writing, and opportunities to mentor trainees,
while fostering independence and ownership of scientific direction.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Candidate
must have strong background in biological science and prior
peer-reviewed publications documenting scientific project
leadership with skills in experimental design, data analysis, data
presentation, contextualization, and writing. Preferred
Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Experience in blood
coagulation research is strongly preferred but not required.
Candidates with experience in biochemistry or enzymology, cell
biology including tissue culture, histology, mouse models of
thrombosis and hemostasis, and/or bioinformatics are encouraged to
apply.
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