Research Scientist Jian Liu Lab

UNC-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Position Summary
The Jian Liu Lab in the Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry ( CBMC ) at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is seeking a Research Scientist to work on the development of carbohydrate-based medicines. The Research Scientist will contribute to the development of method for the synthesis of sulfated glycans and the method for identifying glycan-based disease targets. The work will conduct enzyme-based methods for the synthesis of heparan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate addition the work will also involve in testing the efficacy of glycans in different animal models. Position will offer opportunities to become authors on peer-reviewed publications based upon their contributions and may involve travel to academic conferences. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to funded research on liver disease. Further information on our work is available at: Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- PhD degree is required (or foreign degree equivalent) ; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity. - Additional 3 years of postdoctoral research experience. - Excellent written and oral communications skills. - Ability to work independently with little supervision. - Ability to develop and manage productive and collaborative relationships both internally and externally with collaborative research partners. - Ability to respond quickly to requests.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- At least 2 years of relevant research experience or equivalent preferably in glycobiology research including but not limited to stem cell research and related liver diseases. - Demonstrated interest and skills in researching data analysis and productivity including an ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information. - Interest in engaging in research on a drug discovery topic and drug target identification is encouraged to apply. - Strong intellectual curiosity. - Brings demonstrated interest or experience working in the interface of glycobiology cell biology and physiology. - Priority will be given to the candidates with glycobiology research.

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Posted 2025-11-26

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