Posting Details Department Genetics - 423501 Posting Open Date 08/26/2026 Application Deadline 08/28/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate (Raffield) Vacancy

ID PDS004953

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range 60,000 - 66,000 Proposed Start Date 09/15/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development. Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The mission of the Genetics department is to provide basic and applied genetic/genomic research, education, and training at the interface between biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, the social sciences, public health, and medicine to have a profound effect on how medicine will be practiced in the future. Our graduate programs train students to be creative, sophisticated research scientists prepared to pursue careers focused on genetics and genomics working in academic science, government, or commercial positions. Students conduct their dissertation research using diverse experimental approaches - from classical genetics to the most modern molecular methods - to address a broad range of contemporary problems in biomedical science. The Department also includes a clinical arm focused on medical genetics, which covers the broad spectrum of clinical genetic research from disease prevention to diagnosis and treatment. This specialty includes evaluation, mutation discovery, counseling and risk assessment through analysis and genetic testing. Locating the clinical group alongside basic scientists facilitates integration of cutting-edge genetic research with patient care. Position Summary The Raffield Lab would like to host a postdoctoral research scholar to investigate the health consequences of common hematological related variants such as sickle cell trait using genomic, multi-omic, and epidemiological analysis methods. Such variants may have important implications for cardiometabolic health across the life course, but further study is needed. The scholar will utilize large scale genomic datasets in heterogeneous cohorts and biobanks, as well as detailed molecular phenotyping data from single cell RNA-sequencing, proteomics, and other data sources. This position will provide training opportunities in genetic epidemiology and prepare the recruited scholar for the next stage in their academic career. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Ph.D. in Genetics, Epidemiology, or a related field. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience The position requires skills in genetic epidemiology, presentation and publication preparation, and effective data analysis and management. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Preferred experience with hematological trait genetics and epidemiology. Special Physical/Mental Requirements