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
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Contacts for Postdocs:
Wolfgang Bergmeier
Associate Chair of Education & Training, Director of Graduate Studies & Professor
Sustainability Committee Chair
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
Diversity Committee Member
GECO Committee Member
Sustainability Committee Member
TRAINED Completed DEI certificate program
Office: 3024 Genetic Medicine
Phone: 919-843-9737 Email
Kathryn Gunn
Postdoctoral Fellow, BCBP Postdoc Committee Chair,
2020 Postdoctoral Award for Research Excellence
Neher lab
CB#7260, Genetic Medicine
Email
Ajit Prakash
Postdoctoral Fellow
BCBP Postdoc Committee Vice 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
BCBP Bagel Brunch – February
Wednesday 11:00 am
Finding the funds
Wednesday 2:00 pm
Wellness day – no classes
Monday 12:00 am
UNC Minority Postdoc meet and greet event
Monday 12:00 pm
Wellness day – no seminar
Tuesday 11:00 am
BCBP Seminar Series Andrew Carter (MRC Lab. UK)
Wednesday 10:30 am
BCBP Seminar: Maria Aleman, PhD (UNC-Chapel Hill)
Tuesday 11:00 am
Open Basic Science T32 Postdoctoral Research Positions
Join an established interdisciplinary postdoctoral T32 fellowship program in basic & translational aspects of genetics, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, pathophysiology & treatment of liver and gastrointestinal tract disorders. Goals are to attract Ph.D., M.D. and DVM postdocts to these fields & provide training in state-of-the-art research techniques. Fellowships are for 2 years, & are funded by NIH (NIDDK) Institutional T32 Training Grant. The deadline for applications is March 15.
Be Inspired by Diverse Scientists
Read our collection of diverse scientists.
A history of black scientists (ASBMB)
Celebrating important contributions and achievements in science and technology made by black scientists.
BCBP celebrates Lunar New Year with potluck and red envelopes
The DEI and BCBP Social committee organized a departmental-wide celebration and potluck for the Lunar New Year on January 27, 2023. There were delicious dumplings and rice noodles from Sister Liu's dumplings and sides and desserts from members