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Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
Department | Neurology - 411801 |
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Posting Open Date | 07/13/2023 |
Application Deadline | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate |
Vacancy ID | PDS003922 |
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
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. OUR VISION Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding. OUR MISSION Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce. Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research. |
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Position Summary | The Department of Neurology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applications for a postdoctoral scholar to support multiple projects investigating vascular contributions to age-related changes in cognitive and physical function, subclinical cerebrovascular disease, and dementia conducted in large NIH-funded cardiovascular disease cohorts, including, the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, the Jackson Heart Study, and the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, among others. In addition to the mentored research projects, the postdoctoral scholar will be expected to present their research at national scientific conferences, prepare and publish manuscripts, pursue additional training/professional development through internal and external courses or workshops, and develop their grant/proposal writing skills. Funding is available for travel, presentations, and research expenses. The anticipated start date for the position is Fall 2022. |
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Qualified candidates must hold a PhD, DrPH, or ScD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical psychology, or other related fields, or have completed all requirements for such a degree by the time of appointment. Candidates that have an MD with Master’s level training in epidemiology or biostatistics will also be accepted. |
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Candidates for this position should have past experience conducting quantitative population health research within areas such as epidemiology or biostatistics. Demonstrated past experience in statistical programming (SAS, STATA, or R) is required. The position also requires excellent writing abilities, strong organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail. |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | The ideal candidate will have research and/or training experience in cardiovascular epidemiology and/or neuroepidemiology, interests and skills in neuropsychological assessment, and with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a record of presentations at national conferences. |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/261348 |
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title | Le'Quisha Person, HR Consultant |
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Department Contact Telephone or Email | lequisha_person@med.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. |
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