Join Our Team

Join our research team at East Carolina University! ECU is a part of the University of North Carolina system, is a growing R2 research university that has several positions open in various fields. Postdoctoral scholars at ECU are in a unique position to shape their program and to develop leadership skills though the ECU Postdoctoral Association.

Benefits of Working for ECU


  • ECU Postdocs receive NIH minimum salary (depending on experience) with guaranteed annual increases.
  • ECU Postdocs are offered health insurance with an option to cover family members.
  • We are part of the NSF-funded RISE UPP project to support postdoc pathways to academic careers.
  • Greenville, NC is a small city with lots to do.
  • Live, work and play in a city located within a few hours drive from beautiful coastal communities, the bustling metropolitan area of Raleigh and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Available Positions


Click to view current postdoctoral openings at ECU.