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Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Peds-AIR - 412002 |
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| Posting Open Date | 07/11/2023 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003923 |
| 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 Experience and Qualifications |
| Proposed Start Date | 09/01/2023 |
| 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 Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology serves the children of North Carolina in the diagnosis and treatment of known or suspected immune deficiencies and allergic diseases, including food and environmental allergies. Within the Division, the Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) is dedicated to the study of food allergy, including clinical trials of novel treatments, animal models, cohorts studies, and epidemiological studies of food allergy, in addition to providing education to clinical and research fellows, residents, medical students and the community. Food allergies are a prevalent and potentially life-threatening condition affecting 8-10% of children and adults in the U.S, with limited diagnostic testing and no curative therapies. Very little has been studied about the relationship between food allergy or sensitization to foods and other chronic medical conditions. Our preliminary data suggest that food sensitization may be a novel risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The laboratory of Dr. Corinne Keet is seeking a post-doctoral research associate to participate in NIH-funded research on the epidemiology of food allergy and how food allergy and sensitization may be associated with cardiovascular disease. We are seeking a recent or prospective doctoral graduate (Ph.D. or equivalent qualification) with a background in epidemiology or biostatistics. Ideally, candidates would have a background in either the epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases or allergic diseases. The postdoctoral fellow will work directly with Dr. Keet, her collaborators at UNC and other institutions, and other investigators in the Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) on studies using national surveys, claims data, medical record data, and cohort studies. There are also opportunities for analysis of genetic data. The goals of this position are to support the training, career development, and professional growth of the post-doctoral fellow by fostering skills and knowledge in epidemiology. The post-doctoral fellow will participate with mentors, other faculty, and peers in the FAI in authoring publications, making presentations at scientific and/or professional meetings, and developing grant support. Responsibilities of the post-doctoral fellow are to work towards enhancing their substantive and methodological skills in the epidemiology of food allergy and/or related conditions. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | A doctoral degree (PhD) in Epidemiology or Biostatistics at the PhD level (or equivalent) is required. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | A doctoral degree (PhD) in Epidemiology or Biostatistics at the PhD level (or equivalent) is required. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Candidates with experience in cardiovascular epidemiology and the analysis of complex datasets will be preferentially considered. Candidates should have strong communication and analytical skills. Candidates should have strong computing skills (e.g. R, SAS, Stata). |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/261289 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Courtney Lineman, HR Consultant |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | Courtney_Lineman@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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