Postdoctoral Research Associate - Haar Lab
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary The Haar lab in the department of Chemical
Biology & Medicinal Chemistry at UNC -Chapel Hill is a
multi-disciplinary research group looking to advance cardiovascular
therapy development through the application of light responsive
tools. Our research focuses on the use of molecular biology,
optogenetics and photo controlled-signaling tool development for
use in in vivo systems. As a part of the Eshelman School of
Pharmacy we are committed to advancing medicine for life and
developing leaders in pharmaceutical sciences who make a difference
in human health worldwide. To build our team and better support
this mission we are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join us
and guide efforts to design and use light responsive tools that
better define the spatiotemporal components of signaling in
cardiovascular adaptation and disease. Competitive candidates will
have an interest in collaborative translational research projects
and an interest in optogenetic tool building and protein design or
cardiovascular pharmacology and models of ischemic injury and
hypertrophy. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
* Knowledge of protein design and adenoviral delivery systems.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience *
Cardiovascular research experience a plus, but not required.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Raleigh , Postdoctoral Research Associate - Haar Lab, Science, Research & Development , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
