Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 16 Feb 2024

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Posting Details


Department Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100
Posting Open Date 02/08/2024
Application Deadline 02/16/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004096
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
Proposed Start Date 05/13/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

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Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
We are seeking talented researchers with strong empirical, statistical, and administrative skills for up to two postdoctoral research fellowships. Each Postdoctoral Fellow will serve as a key member of the research team led by PI Dr. Barbara Fredrickson and as a critical resource to other researchers working in and with the PEP Lab, including Co-PI Dr. Allison Lazard of UNC’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media. The broad, overarching objective of Fredrickson and Lazard’s research program is to conduct basic experimental research on social connectedness to test whether, how, where, and for whom health communication messages can motivate in-person interactions to reduce young adults’ social isolation and loneliness. Their research program includes multiple large-scale cross-sectional and longitudinal research studies with various priority populations (e.g., minoritized young adults, young adults with cancer). Planned longitudinal randomized controlled trials include behavioral, survey, and implicit assessments repeated over six weeks. The postdoc(s) will assume primary responsibility for compiling publicly available data based on zip codes. Their contributions will also include assisting with study implementation, data analysis, and dissemination of study findings via reports, conference presentations, and empirical manuscripts.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A doctoral degree in social, health, or quantitative psychology are required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Expertise in affective science, experimental social psychology, and quantitative psychology is highly desirable but not essential. The strongest applicants will already have a demonstrated record of research that integrates affective science and social psychological research with social structural variables and advanced statistical modeling.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Special Instructions
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Department Contact Name and Title Natalie Nesbitt, HR Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
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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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