Contact Us

Get in touch for research inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or information about training positions.

Email

bbutton@med.unc.edu

Location

UNC School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC

Response Time

We typically respond to inquiries within 2–3 business days.

Open Positions

We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in airway biology, biophysics, or computational modeling of pulmonary disease, we encourage you to reach out.

  • Postdoctoral Researcher Seeking candidates with experience in airway biology, biophysics, or computational modeling. Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Graduate Student Positions PhD positions available through Cell Biology, Physiology, and Biomedical Engineering programs.
  • Research Associate Technical positions for experienced researchers. Background in cell culture, molecular biology, or imaging preferred.

Undergraduate Students

We welcome undergraduate students interested in respiratory biology and lung disease research. Undergraduates can contribute to ongoing projects, learn experimental techniques, and gain research experience in a collaborative academic environment.

Ideal candidates are students with a strong interest in cell biology, physiology, or biophysics who are looking to pursue graduate studies or careers in biomedical research.

Undergraduates typically commit to at least one year of research involvement, with a minimum of 10 hours per week during the academic year.

Mucus Biology Airway Physiology Cell Culture Microscopy Data Analysis Scientific Writing

Research Collaboration

We actively collaborate with researchers at UNC and institutions worldwide. If you are interested in discussing potential collaborations, please include a brief description of your research interests and expertise.

Our lab works closely with:

  • Marsico Lung Institute — UNC's center for pulmonary research and clinical care
  • CF Research Center — Leading CF research and care institution
  • Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics — Academic home department
  • Virtual Lung Group — Multidisciplinary team of physicists, mathematicians, and biologists

Media & Press Inquiries

For media inquiries, interview requests, or information about our research for publication, please contact Dr. Button directly via email. We are happy to discuss our work and its implications for understanding and treating lung disease.

Mailing Address

Brian Button Lab
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics
Chapel Hill, NC 27599