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Requisition Number	PRN37471B
Job Title	Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title	Post Doc Res Associate
Job Grade	A00
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Days
VP Area	U of U Health - Academics
Department	00958 - DFPM-Administration
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	70000
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Summary	The Division of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a post-doctoral position in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. The post-doc will have the opportunity to participate in basic and applied research focused on public health emergencies, particularly infectious disease emergencies. They will have the opportunity to work with faculty in both public health and epidemiology working on one or more projects focused on infectious disease emergencies, including developing modeling tools to help public health agencies prepare for and respond to such emergencies. Position is for one year with possibility of renewal for multiple years. The position is designed to prepare individuals for independent academic research careers. Individuals selected for this position will have opportunities to lead and/or co-author manuscript publications and share project investigator role in a manner commensurate with their experience and effort.
Responsibilities	Candidates must be able to perform self-directed research as well as work well with the PI and related project teams Collaborate with research faculty in the Division of Public Health and the Division of Epidemiology. Collaborate with faculty across the institution Demonstrate effective communication skills: present research at national meetings and author manuscripts for publications in scientific journals Author and/or co-author intramural and extramural research grants. If needed, provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate students as part of the research team
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences	Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in epidemiology, public health, or a related field. Strong quantitative analytical and writing skills are required. Research experience in infectious disease emergencies or public health systems is preferred. Experience in SAS, R, or Stata is required.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Online reports may be submitted at [email protected] For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?

• Yes
• No

* Please indicate the number of years of professional research experience that you have:

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

* Do you have a demonstrated knowledge of at least one statistical programming language such as SAS or R?

• Yes
• No

* Please indicate your level of familiarity programming in SAS or R

• None
• Minimal
• Moderate
• Extensive

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

 

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