Post-Doc Trainee

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	Biostatistics - 462001
Posting Open Date	11/29/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title	Post-Doc Trainee
Vacancy ID	PDS004040
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	05/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment	12 Months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The Department of Biostatistics ( BIOS) is internationally recognized as a leader in Biostatistics research and training. It is one of eight departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the population. This mission is accomplished through the interaction of teaching, research and service. The department is one of the largest, most complex departments on campus. For FY19, Biostatistics, was 4th among all departments and centers across campus in research funding at UNC Chapel Hill and currently has almost 300 employees. The Department operates a $46 million sponsored research budget (FY19), a 1.7-million-dollar state budget, a 1.0-million-dollar F&A budget and spends roughly 3.0 million in trust funds annually. The Department has 55 EHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty members, 74 permanent staff members and 162 temporary employees. The Department has 235 students (184 graduate students and 51 undergraduate students). The Department of Biostatistics is housed in three different locations: administrative and faculty offices, including a suite of offices for graduate students in McGavran-Greenberg Hall; the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center ( CSCC) at Carolina Square; and the Carolina Survey Research Laboratory ( CSRL) at Bolin Creek Center.
Position Summary	Prof. Tanya Garcia is currently recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a fresh PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics to join her lab in the Dept. of Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Learn more about her lab here: https://tpgarcia.github.io/ The Garcia lab is funded by an R01 from the National Institutes of Health, and is focused on developing statistical methods that can accurately estimate the disease course for neurodegenerative diseases. These estimates can help researchers identify when an experimental therapy could slow disease progression and design a well-powered clinical trial to test that therapy. The postdoc will join lab members who are dedicated to achieving that goal together, while having fun along the way! Applications from all researchers are welcomed, and especially those from underrepresented groups. Go to this link to learn more about the position: https://tpgarcia.github.io/postdoctoral-ad/
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Applicants must have completed all PhD requirements prior to starting work. The expected start of the position is from November 2023.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Qualifications required for this position include a strong background in statistical methods and their application.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	1) Expertise in longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, and/or semiparametric/nonparametric methods. 2) Ability to develop and justify new statistical methods. 3) Ability to implement, test, and document statistical methods in R. (Additional experience in C++, Fortran, and/or Python is welcome.)
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions	For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/270500

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Annette Raines, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email	annette_raines@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.