Welcome current and prospective postdocs to the Biochemistry and Biophysics department at UNC! We have over 50 postdoctoral researchers in our department labs performing diverse and innovative research at the cutting-edge of their fields. As a department, we support postdocs by providing opportunities to present their research, sponsoring a committee to represent postdoc interests to the department, providing leadership and professional development opportunities, and inviting postdocs to all our social events. We strive to make our community a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. We hope you find the contacts and resources on this webpage useful for navigating aspects of being a postdoc at UNC. Please feel free to reach out to any of our postdoctoral leaders or faculty!
– Jean Cook, Ph.D. Professor & Chair
Contacts for Postdocs:
Wolfgang Bergmeier
Associate Chair of Education & Training, Director of Graduate Studies & Professor
Sustainability Committee Chair, Community and Engagement Committee Member, Curriculum and Scholarship
Research: Adhesion mechanism of platelets and neutrophils
TRAINED MENTOR
Accepting Rotation Students
CB# 7035, 8212A MEJ
919-962-7331 | Email
Holly Shepherd
Student Services Manager
GECO Committee Member
TRAINED Completed DEI certificate program
Office: 3024 Genetic Medicine
Phone: 919-843-9737 Email
Ajit Prakash
Research Associate
BCBP Postdoc Committee Chair
Campbell lab
CB# 7260, 3010 Genetic Medicine
Email
Please contact any of us with your questions or concerns.
Useful Resources for Postdocs:
Postdoc News & Events
Email Steven Torchio or Carolyn Clabo to request subscription to the BCBP Postdoc listserv
2024 Triangle Cytoskelton Meeting
Monday 12:00 am
Seminar: Bill Marzluff (UNC)
Tuesday 11:00 am
NIH Fellowship Workshop
Tuesday 11:00 am
Seminar: Silvia Ramos and Taghreed Al-Turki
Tuesday 11:00 am
Picnic and Talent Show
Saturday 4:00 pm
Mary Ellen Jones Seminar: Eva Nogales (UNC Berkeley)
Tuesday 11:00 am
Research Retreat in Boone
Thursday 12:00 am
Research Retreat in Boone
Friday 9:30 am
BCBP Research Retreat: Abstract and Retreat registration deadline September 20.
**Registration and Abstract Submission:** All graduate students (except rotating) and postdocs are expected to present abstracts. Other department members (undergraduates, technicians, etc.) are welcome to submit abstracts. Abstracts will be considered for short talks. Deadline for registration and abstracts is Friday, Sept 20!
“You Can Be Both,” A Single Mom’s Journey to Becoming a Renowned Telomere Scientist (Griffith lab)
Taghreed Mohammed Al-Turki, PhD, a postdoc in the lab of Jack Griffith, PhD, describes her long, difficult, and rewarding journey of becoming a telomere scientist as a first-time mother. View video and read more about her research.
Annual Research Funding Surpasses $1B — Again
For the fifth consecutive year, UNC’s research funding has eclipsed $1 billion. Carolina received $1.21 billion, money that’s expected to support research projects conducted statewide for federal agencies, industry partners and nonprofit organizations.
Invitation to Join the Community Engagement Committee: A Call to Serve
Message from Dr. Qi Zhang as of July 1, I am honored to step into the role of Associate Chair for Community and Engagement for our department. In light of the new university policies, we are also transitioning...