Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The UNC Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an independent and motivated postdoctoral candidate to work with Dr. Whitney Robinson, an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and expert in quantitative methods to assess racial/ethnic and gender differences in health. This is a full-time research position. The successful candidate will support research projects using health systems data (e.g., data derived from electronic medical records) to investigate racial, socioeconomic, and geographic differences in women’s gynecologic healthcare and well-being. Key tasks will include data analysis and preparation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts for publication. There will also be ample opportunities for initiating independent research projects in the health care and population health domain.
The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will interface with a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, including public health graduate students, biostatisticians, analysts, and other research and administrative staff at units such as our CTSI, North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute; the Carolina Population Center, the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, and health care delivery systems.
This position is a combination of self-directed research as well as support of existing grant projects. Approximately 20% of time will be spent on the Post-Doctoral Research Associate’s own research and the remaining 80% will be comprised of research supporting other projects. Additionally, the position offers support for professional development, including travel to a professional meeting. The position is renewable after the first year.
Applicants from underrepresented socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, and gender identity and sexual orientation backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Our team thrives on insights that our diverse members bring to the design and interpretation of our data.
Educational RequirementsCandidates must have earned a doctorate in Epidemiology, Health Services, Population Health, Sociology, Medical Geography, or a related quantitative field
Qualifications and ExperienceRequired Skills and Experience:
-Demonstrated interest in women’s health and healthcare or social determinants of racial inequalities in health
-Initiative to independently spearhead new papers and projects to aid in team growth
-Familiarity with health care systems data
-Doctoral-level analytical skills and proficiency in SAS, R, or Stata programming skills
-Exceptional data management skills
-Strong problem-solving skills
-Experience with reference management systems
-Well-developed research skills including ability to execute searches using relevant search terms and algorithms and synthesize data from multiple sources
-Desire to work collaboratively amongst team members, including providing leadership to students and other project personnel
-Excellent communication skills
-Strong writing skills
Desirable Skills and Experience:
-Familiarity with constructing indices using latent class analysis
-Experience with any of the following: analysis of multilevel nested data; longitudinal data, missing data, content analysis, analysis of qualitative data
-Grant-writing
-Strong oral presentation skills
-Previous work in clinical settings
-Previous work with SQL data skills for manipulating large-scale data
-Graphic design
-Website or social media communication
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.
Special InstructionsInterested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three (3) persons who can serve as Professional References. The Cover Letter should be 1-2 pages long.
The Letter should describe background, training, and research interests related to epidemiologic studies of gynecologic or reproductive health. Please describe any interests or previous work in health care disparities and equity around issues of gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic position, geography, or other markers of stratification.
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Quick Linkhttp://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/170953Special Physical and Mental RequirementsDepartment Contact Name and TitleLauren Anderson, Project ManagerDepartment Contact Telephone or Emaillauren.anderson@unc.eduPostdoctoral Affairs Contact InformationIf 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)-962-1091 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.
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Media Presentation
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
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