Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100
Posting Open Date 02/19/2024
Application Deadline 04/01/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004108
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 $52,704 - 59,592
Proposed Start Date 08/01/2024
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 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
The Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Social Environments & Adolescence (SEA) Lab will work full-time with PI Anne Maheux, Ph.D. in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with opportunities to collaborate with scholars at the Winston National Center (WNC) on Technology Use, Brain, and Psychological Development. Dr. Maheux and the SEA Lab team study sociocultural influences on adolescent development, with an emphasis on technology use, gender, mental health, sexuality, and marginalized youth, using diverse data collection and analytic methods. Additional information about Dr. Maheux’s work is available at www.annemaheux.com and more information about WNC is available at www.teensandtech.org.
Responsibilities and opportunities include:
* Managing and analyzing multiple existing quantitative and qualitative datasets with adolescent and young adult participants
* Developing manuscripts for publication as both lead author and co-author, and other scientific dissemination (e.g., presentations)
* Contributing to and/or leading new data collection projects involving in-lab, school-based, and online studies 
* Preparing grant proposals for related research
* Participating in team science with, and gaining mentorship from, a large and diverse group of leaders in the fields of adolescent development, well-being, and technology use
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in Psychology or related field
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Record of research productivity
* Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability to design and conduct independent research
* Outstanding data management and statistical analysis skills AND/OR outstanding qualitative analysis skills
* Strong scientific writing skills
* Record of excellent mentorship and/or team management skills
* Commitment to equity and inclusion in collaborative research environments
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
For full consideration, candidates should submit the following:
* Curriculum vitae.
* A 2-3 page letter of interest describing relevant experience, research interests, and career goals.
* 3 representative academic publications.
* Names and contact information for 3 referees who can provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Special Instructions
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Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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