Posting Information
Posting Details
Department |
Lampe Biomedical Engineering - 424601 |
Posting Open Date |
10/01/2025 |
Application Deadline |
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Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Position Type |
Postdoctoral Scholar |
Position Title |
Post-Doc Research Associate |
Vacancy ID |
PDS004663 |
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 |
Dependent upon Postdoc NIH Scale |
Proposed Start Date |
12/01/2025 |
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 |
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. |
Position Summary |
The Applied Biomechanics Laboratory (abl.web.unc.edu) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a postdoctoral position to help lead a new and highly collaborative line of research designed to assess the structure and function of Achilles subtendons in patients with Achilles tendinopathy. Our interdisciplinary team spanning
UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Delaware will integrate advanced in vivo techniques, including novel biomechanical sensors and cutting-edge medical imaging, with state-of-the-art modeling approaches to enhance understanding of anatomic variability in Achilles tendinopathy toward more effective, personalized clinical interventions. |
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
Ph.D. in an area related to human movement biomechanics. |
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
Pevious research and lab experience |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
Research experience and technical skills in Achilles tendon structure/function relations and quantitative
MRI are highly desirable. |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
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Special Instructions |
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Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307383 |
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title |
Samantha Caudill |
Department Contact Telephone or Email |
scaudil@email.unc.edu |
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to
opahr@unc.edu.
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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