Postdoctoral Scholar - Rushing Lab
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary NOTE : This position is located in Kannapolis,
NC, appx. 2 hours from UNC’s main campus. Position Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar We are seeking a motivated and talented
Postdoctoral Scholar with expertise in data analysis, computational
modeling, and coding to join our team. The Postdoctoral Scholar
will work as an integral member of the Rushing Lab at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Nutrition Research
Institute to conduct multi-omics analyses to investigate cancer
metabolism to advance precision oncology. The postdoctoral scholar
will lead and collaborate on projects that leverage cutting-edge
computational techniques to analyze complex datasets and develop
models that advance our understanding of cancer metabolic pathways,
disease progression, and treatment response. The successful
candidate will have opportunities to publish high-impact research,
mentor students, and contribute to grant proposals. This position
offers an exciting chance to work at the intersection of biology
and data science in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience - Ph.D. in
Computational Biology, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics,
or a related discipline. - Strong programming skills in Python, R,
or similar languages. - Experience with data analysis, modeling,
and visualization tools. - Demonstrated proficiency in working with
high-dimensional biological data (e.g., omics datasets). - Strong
critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written
and verbal communication abilities. - Ability to work independently
and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Preferred
Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience - Experience in
machine learning, network analysis, or statistical modeling. -
Familiarity with metabolomics or systems biology. - Experience with
cloud computing platforms and/or high-performance computing
environments. - A track record of peer-reviewed publications in
computational biology or related fields.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill , Postdoctoral Scholar - Rushing Lab, Science, Research & Development , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
