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Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job Details

Position Number:

998451

Functional Title:

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Position Type:

Post-docs

Position Eclass:

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to educate students to become competent, engaged social workers who demonstrate the knowledge, ethics, values, and skills of the profession. We accomplish this goal within a transformative learning community that encourages the professional development of students, staff, and faculty.

We promote civil rights and pursue social justice for oppressed and marginalized people. We improve the lives of citizens of the Piedmont Triad and beyond through our signature pedagogy, field instruction; our community-engaged scholarship and research; and the ongoing leadership of our students, alumni, and faculty.

The Department of Social Work is part of the School of Health and Human Sciences.

We are passionately committed to encouraging students’ personal and professional growth, appreciating diversity, using a global perspective to view the world, and preparing students to be highly regarded social workers. We are committed to equality of educational opportunity.

We do not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, gender, age, class creed, ethnicity, national origin, family structure, disability, marital status, religion, sex, political orientation, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Position Summary:

The African American Families and Kinship Care Lab in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will work on a National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) funded study focused on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) among African American (AA) kinship caregivers. Specifically, the aim of this two-phase mixed methods study is to identify: a) risk factors for AD in a sample of AA kinship caregivers (i.e., stress and cardiovascular disease) b) positive lifestyle behaviors that AA kinship caregivers rely on to reduce their stress and promote physical health, and c) negative coping strategies that might amplify stress and poor physical health. The primary responsibilities of this position involve collecting quantitative and qualitative data, coding and analyzing qualitative data, and manuscript preparation. The candidate will also be expected to assist with the preparation of IRB protocols and support laboratory management. Some duties may be done remotely.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will work closely with Dr. Tyreasa Washington, and will have the opportunity to participate in and take lead on publication using data from this or other related projects. They will also have the opportunity to present at conferences and attend trainings. The UNCG department of social work is dedicated to improving the lives of citizens of the Piedmont Triad and beyond through various means including our signature pedagogy and our community-engaged scholarship and research.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • For this position, we seek a highly motivated, proactive, and collaborative scholar who is able to work independently.
  • The candidate should have completed a doctorate in social work, psychology, public health, or related disciplines.
  • ABD will be considered if candidate is near completion of their degree. Dissertation must be defended prior to employment.
  • The candidate must have basic statistical computational skills (e.g., SPSS, Excel) and experience working with qualitative data.
  • Candidate must also have prior research training and experience, strong written and oral communication skills, and experience in manuscript preparation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with experience in manuscript preparation. Candidates with substantive interests in physical and mental health outcomes among African Americans, as well as experience working with diverse populations.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

  • Name
  • Company Name
  • Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  • Email Address
  • Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range:

$50,000

Org #-Department:

Social Work - 12401

Job Open Date:

01/25/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Time Limited

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.:

The position is for 1 year, but there may be an opportunity for the postdoc to continue working on the project after the 1 year appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Number of Months per Year:

12

FLSA:

Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

30%

Key Responsibility:

Data Collection

Essential Tasks:

The postdoc will lead the collection of hair samples from research participants and send them to the lab for analysis, as well as lead the collection of data via standardized measures and qualitative interviews.

Percentage Of Time:

20%

Key Responsibility:

Data Anaylsis

Essential Tasks:

The main data analysis that the postdoc will conduct is to create a qualitative codebook, lead the team in coding and analyzing qualitative data. Also, the postdoc should be able to manage quantitative data in a statistical software program such as SPSS and conduct basic univariate and bivariate analysis

Percentage Of Time:

30%

Key Responsibility:

Manuscript Preparation

Essential Tasks:

The postdoc will work closely with the research team to use data from this and other related projects to develop and submit peer reviewed manuscripts.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Key Responsibility:

Support Laboratory Management

Essential Tasks:

The postdoc will coordinate ordering supplies for the lab, organize and store data in the lab, assist with training and supervision of other research assistants.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Key Responsibility:

IRB and/or Grant Applications

Essential Tasks:

The postdoc will assist with preparing IRB documents and grant applications to extend the work of this project and other related projects.

Physical Effort:

Holding - O, Reading - C, Writing - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F

Work Environment:

Inside - F

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

Company info
Website
Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US

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