Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 19 Mar 2024

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department City and Regional Planning - 315600
Posting Open Date 02/21/2024
Application Deadline 03/19/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004112
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 $47,476 - $65,000
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


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 Department of City and Regional Planning is an academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department engages in teaching, primarily at the graduate level; conducts applied research on urban and regional issues; and serves the state, nation, and planning profession. The department offers a Masters in City and Regional Planning, a PhD, and an undergraduate minor. In any given year there are about 85 Masters students enrolled, 35 doctoral students and a growing cadre of undergraduates and students enrolled in dual degree programs. The faculty consists of 13 tenure-track faculty members along with research and emeritus professors all of whom are active in the teaching and research programs of the department. The faculty usually generates over $3.0 million annual in about 40 research or training grants.
Position Summary
Applications are invited for an outstanding Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the Department of City and Regional Planning working under the direction of Prof. Noreen McDonald at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will conduct research on how warehousing and small parcel delivery have impacted land use, road safety, and traffic volumes. We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar with training in transportation planning and policy and expertise in one or more of the following areas: conducting interviews and content analysis, crash data analysis, quantitative methods including regression. The Post-Doc Research Associate will be expected to significantly contribute to research design, data collection, data analysis, manuscript development, and project management of research staff including doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students. Several opportunities to be involved in peer-reviewed journal publications are anticipated. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to engage with intellectual opportunities across UNC including professional development opportunities through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The candidate must hold or be about to receive a PhD in city and regional planning, geography, engineering, public policy, public affairs, or related discipline.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong training in methods and research design.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with novel data science applications is a plus.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Diana Devereaux - Department Manager
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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