Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Dec 2022

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Exercise and Sport Science - 318600
Posting Open Date 12/02/2022
Application Deadline 12/05/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003681
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 $54,840 to $59,784
Proposed Start Date 03/01/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a major research university in the University of North Carolina System with student enrollment exceeding 29,000 students. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science (exss.unc.edu) supports an undergraduate program of over 1,400 undergraduate majors with three specialization areas (Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Professional, Sport Administration); a Master of Arts graduate program enrolling ~60 students also with three specializations (Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Sport Administration); and a doctoral program in Human Movement Science in partnership with the UNC-CH School of Medicine (hmsc.unc.edu). The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society. The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants. These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.
The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 37 full-time faculty, 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 25 full-time EXSS staff members, and 16 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.
Position Summary
This position will support multiple NIH-funded grants, including two RO1 investigating sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic disease. Research activities will predominantly be conducted in the UNC Cardiometabolic Lab (CML) under the supervision of the principal investigator (PI), Dr. Lee Stoner. The post-doctoral research associate (PD) will be expected to work in a highly collaborative fast paced environment. The PD will work with the PI and existing PDs to ensure all research activities within the CML are coordinated and to act as the primary contact point for UNC administrative staff. It is expected that these administrative activities will consume approximately 50% of the PDs time. Beyond this time allocation, the PD will assist with ongoing research activities and develop an independent research line.
Additional day-to-day activities may include:
1. Assisting with grant and manuscript writing
2. Supervising research staff
3. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
4. Assisting with data management
5. Actively contributing to leadership activities within or on behalf of the CML
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Earned doctorate; preferably in Exercise Science or related discipline.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a track record of national/international presentations and high-quality, peer-reviewed publications
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
1. Demonstratable expertise related to lifestyle behaviors and cardiometabolic disease
2. High-level project management experience, including exceptional and demonstratable organizational and detail-oriented skills
3. Experience working in a highly collaborative fast paced environment
4. Experience working with human subjects
5. Experience working within and across multiple academic levels, including students, research staff, accounting, human resources, multi-departments, sponsored research, and program officers
6. A flexible schedule with a willingness to commit to early mornings and evenings as needed
7. A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Lee Stoner, Associate Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information

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