Research Scientist
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Pharmacology-424001
Career Area :Research Professionals
Posting Open Date:11/13/2026
Application Deadline:11/30/2026
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:Research Scientist
Appointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Number:20079464
Vacancy ID:NF0010199
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time Permanent
FTE:1
Hours per week:40
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:Dependent on Qualifications/Experience
Proposed Start Date:01/04/2027
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. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
The Structural Genomics Consortium at UNC-Chapel Hill (SGC-UNC) is an open-science research center that generates high-quality reagents, structures, and chemical probes for understudied human proteins and makes them freely available to the global research community without restriction on use. SGC-UNC is establishing a new affinity selection mass spectrometry (ASMS) screening platform to identify small-molecule ligands for proteins that have been intractable to conventional screening approaches.
The Research Scientist will join the Metabolomics and Proteomics (MAP) Core at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a collaborative shared research facility that supports investigators across UNC and external partners through advanced mass spectrometry, and data analysis services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge translational and biomedical research while working with multidisciplinary teams on a wide range of sponsored research projects.
The Research Scientist will provide scientific expertise in drug discovery, mass spectrometry, and analytical method development. Responsibilities include preparing and processing samples for small-molecule analyses; operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced instrumentation, including automated liquid handlers, liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) platforms; analyzing and interpreting targeted and untargeted experimental data; maintenance and communication of research records and project achievements.
Working with a high degree of independence, the Research Scientist will serve as a key scientific resource supporting team members and collaborators to design experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, interpret results, and support successful project completion. The position may also provide technical training and guidance on laboratory procedures, instrumentation operation, and best practices to team members and research personnel, advancing the research mission of SGC-UNC and its collaborative partners
This position requires periodic domestic and international travel to support scientific conferences, research collaborations, and program activities.
Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Demonstrated experience conducting independent scientific research.
Experience designing, implementing, and executing complex research studies and experimental workflows.
Experience analyzing, interpreting, and communicating complex scientific datasets.
Demonstrated scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, or other forms of research dissemination.
Experience collaborating on multidisciplinary research projects and sponsored research activities.
Demonstrated experience utilizing mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, or closely related analytical methodologies in biomedical research.
Experience generating, analyzing, and interpreting mass spectrometry-based datasets.
Experience with biological sample preparation and analytical workflows involving proteins and small molecule libraries.
Demonstrated experience conducting drug discovery research using LC-MS/MS platforms, including experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
Two to four years of postdoctoral, research scientist, or equivalent advanced research experience in drug discovery, mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, or translational biomedical research.
Experience with microplate-based workflows, including 96- and 384-well formats, multichannel and repeat pipetting, plate sealing and handling, and reagent and buffer preparation.
Experience developing, optimizing, validating, and implementing LC-MS/MS methodologies.
Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry platforms and advanced analytical instrumentation.
Experience utilizing bioinformatics, statistical, and mass spectrometry software for data processing, analysis, and interpretation.
Experience contributing to successful grant applications, sponsored research programs, and collaborative research initiatives.
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience presenting scientific findings at regional, national, or international scientific meetings.
Demonstrated experience mentoring students, trainees, postdoctoral scholars, or research staff.
Experience supporting multiple investigators and multidisciplinary research programs.
Demonstrated record of scientific contributions through publications, presentations, grant support, collaborative research activities, and advancement of drug discovery research programs
Not Applicable.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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