Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Reitzel lab

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jan 26, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants looking to graduate with their PhD/MD within the 2025 year are welcome to apply.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	POST40
Working Title	Postdoctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences_Reitzel lab
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	College of Science (Col)
Work Unit	Biological Sciences
Work Location	Woodward Hall
Vacancy Open To	All Candidates
Position Designation	Post Doc
Employment Type	Temporary - Full-time
Hours per week	40hr
Work Schedule	8am - 5pm
Pay Rate	55,000-60,000
Minimum Experience/Education	A PhD degree or equivalent (e.g. MD), in the last 4 years.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:	Skills, Training/Education: The employee will have already acquired a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the official start date and should be able to exercise scientific judgment daily. They will evaluate incoming information through experimental data and observations, written literature documentation, and oral communications and use this information to make judgments about what step(s) will next lead to progress. The Postdoctoral appointee must have recently (within the last four years) been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.) Focus: *'Omics of Cnidarian Immunity*
Duties and Responsibilities	The Reitzel Lab at UNC Charlotte is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team investigating the molecular and genomic basis of immunity in cnidarians. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of genomics, immunology, and evolutionary biology, contributing to cutting-edge research on host-microbe interactions in marine invertebrates. Duties and Responsibilities * Analyze large-scale sequence datasets to characterize gene expression and genomic variation. * Collaborate with graduate and undergraduate researchers in a dynamic team environment. * Contribute to publications, presentations, and grant proposals. * Engage in interdisciplinary research connecting genomics, microbiology, and physiology. Qualifications * Ph.D. in biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or a related field. * Demonstrated expertise in large sequence data analysis (e.g., RNA-seq, genome assembly, comparative genomics). * Strong computational and statistical skills for handling high-throughput datasets. * Excellent communication skills evidenced by peer reviewed publications and conference presentations * Strong collaboration skills. Preferred (but not required): * Experience in microbiology or animal physiology. * Background in marine invertebrate biology or immunology. Position Details * Start Date: Flexible, ideally before June 2026. * Funding: Guaranteed for 2+ years. * Environment: Collaborative lab with graduate and undergraduate researchers. * Location: University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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Proposed Hire Date	04/15/2026
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment	2 years minimum
Posting Open Date	01/26/2026
Posting Close Date	02/26/2026
Special Notes to Applicants	Applicants looking to graduate with their PhD/MD within the 2025 year are welcome to apply. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

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