Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Jul 2022

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Ctr Health Prom and Dis Prev - 633200
Posting Open Date 07/14/2022
Application Deadline 07/20/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003533
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 $60,000 - $60,000
Proposed Start Date 08/01/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 24 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The goal of the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) is to prevent chronic disease and reduce health disparities. Investigators and staff at HPDP work with communities to conduct research, provide training and translate research findings into policy and practice. Research areas include nutrition and physical activity, cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, healthy food access, cancer prevention and control, children’s health, rural health, and health equity. HPDP is part of a network of 26 CDC Prevention Research Centers across the United States.
Position Summary
UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) is recruiting for a Health Promotion Postdoctoral Research Fellow. This full-time position is available for 2 years. This research position with focus on a better understanding of the role of diet quality in health outcomes as assessed in the context of a dietary intervention to promote a healthful diet and weight loss. This position will also support grant development skills and pilot research aimed at promoting health in a variety of contexts, including dental health. Prior experience with methods and analytic techniques related to assessment of diet quality and health outcomes strongly preferred.
The research position offers ample opportunities for training in manuscript writing, grant writing, use of innovative technology and methodology, and hands-on experience collaborating with other researchers and leading funded pilot studies. Considerable attention will be devoted to developing the fellow’s line of research. One set of responsibilities includes providing mentorship to research staff and students; assisting with data management; conducting statistical analyses; and writing scientific manuscripts. It is expected that approximately 50% of the fellow’s time will be devoted these activities. The other focus of this fellowship will be the development of skills to prepare research grants and to undertake research activities related to health promotion with a focus on dental health.
In addition, the post-doctoral fellow will provide support to other researchers at HPDP, including but not limited to: assistance with sample size estimates, collaboration on aims and study design, and consultation on appropriate statistical methods and statistical software packages. Furthermore, the post-doctoral fellow will collaborate with others at UNC and other institutions on methods developed to assess dietary quality and calculate diet quality indices from dietary survey instruments.
As a result of fellowship activities, training, and mentorship, fellows will be highly competitive for the NIH Loan Repayment Program and for NIH training grants (e.g., K awards) and for research and tenure track faculty positions. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in nutrition or will have done doctoral level work in studies focusing on nutritional assessment and health outcomes. A strong background in statistical analysis and excellent writing skills are required.
Essential Functions:
* Overseeing research staff and students
* Developing and monitoring study protocols
* Assisting in the development of treatment protocols
* Assisting with development and iteration of technologies and methodologies of research projects
* Data processing and conducting statistical analyses
* Developing follow-up designs and grant proposals
* Writing scientific manuscripts
* Conducting assessments of potential participants
* Leading treatment groups
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctorate, or pending doctorate completion required
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with methods to assess diet quality and health outcomes. Strong background in statistical analysis. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prior experience with methods and analytic techniques related to assessment of diet quality and health outcomes strongly preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Shelton Holley
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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