Postdoctoral Scholar - Rushing Lab

Position Summary

Position Title: Postdoctoral Scholar We are seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in cancer cell biology, metabolism, and molecular biology techniques 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 investigate cancer metabolism to advance precision oncology. Our lab is focused on understanding how metabolic pathways drive heterogeneity in cancer outcomes. The postdoctoral scholar will lead and collaborate on projects that leverage complex cellular model systems to advance our understanding of the intersection of cancer metabolic pathways, nutrition, 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 nutrition, metabolism, and oncology in a collaborative, innovative environment. NOTE : This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, appx. 2 hours from UNC’s main campus.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

- PhD in Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field. - Strong expertise in mammalian cell culture, including maintenance, transfection, and viral transduction. - Hands-on experience with biochemical and molecular biology techniques (e.g., Western blotting, qPCR, immunoprecipitation, metabolite extractions). - 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 with metabolic assays, stable isotope tracing, or metabolomics approaches. - Familiarity with cancer metabolism and metabolic signaling pathways. - Experience with gene editing ( CRISPR /Cas9, shRNA knockdowns). - Prior experience working with metabolic inhibitors, drug screening, or therapeutic response assays. - A strong publication record in cancer biology or related fields.