Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dependent on Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Oct 23, 2024

Posting Information

Posting Details

Department	Epidemiology - 463501
Posting Open Date	03/10/2023
Application Deadline	03/16/2023
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Vacancy ID	PDS003775
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Work Location	Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment	12 Months

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department's primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 30 Tenured-Tenure Track / 7 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 25 Fixed Term / 3 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 115 Adjuncts, 19 EHRA Non-Faculty, 15 Postdocs, 34 SHRA (Staff), 44 SHRA Temporary and 202 Students.The department's operating budget is 27 million a year.
Position Summary	A postdoctoral fellow is being recruited to work in the Department of Epidemiology as a molecular epidemiologist on various cancer-focused research projects, including kidney cancer, breast cancer, and liver cancer.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	PhD or equivalent in epidemiology or related discipline. Degree does not have to be completed at the time of application but must be completed prior to starting the position.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	-
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Background in genomics, pathology, and molecular epidemiology. Interest in obesity and body composition and/or previous research on causal inference highly preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Melissa Troester, Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email	troester@unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.