SPIRE Fellows do everything traditional research postdocs do and more including:
Performing original, independent research in the lab setting of their choice at UNC-Chapel Hill. Additional labs are also available at Duke University and North Carolina State University for Fellows pursuing genomics or bioinformatics research
Working closely with Principal Investigators who provide guidance and mentoring on research projects
Publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting research findings at national and international conferences and participating in journal clubs and laboratory meetings
Managing an annual research budget for project-related research materials and travel
