Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Envir Sciences and Engineering - 463001
Posting Open Date 02/25/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003391
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 $50,000-$55,000
Proposed Start Date 07/15/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Environment of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) focuses on the interface between people and the environment with interdisciplinary programs in air quality, atmospheric processes, human exposure and health effects, and sustainable water resources, drawn from faculty expertise In the physical and life sciences engineering and policy. The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is an academic and research department located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health and has 24 faculty, 29 joint and adjunct faculty, 14 administrative staff members, and 7 research staff members. It has about 120 graduate students. The mission of the Gillings School of Global Public Health is to improve public health, promote individual well-being, and eliminate health disparities across North Carolina and around the world.
Position Summary
The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a post-doctoral fellow to conduct collaborative bioaerosol research. The successful candidate will have access to faculty and research groups with extensive experience in environmental and public health microbiology and aerosol science field and laboratory (chamber) research. Specifically, we seek an accomplished junior colleague with training in aerosol science and/or environmental microbiology to work with a newly established chamber system for the controlled study of microbial viability in aerosols.
Roles & Responsibilities: Working with principal investigators, this postdoc will lead experimental design and day-to-day operations of the chamber; provide mentorship and training of graduate research assistants; develop standard operating procedures, methods, and protocols for chamber-based experiments; and perform key equipment maintenance and operation. The post-doc will be expected to lead peer-reviewed publications and contribute to grant proposals. We seek a candidate who will proactively contribute to a diverse, collaborative, positive, supportive, safe, and welcoming laboratory culture.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The post-doctoral fellow will have received a PhD in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a closely aligned field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Well organized, detail-oriented, able to work independently, and interested in working on interdisciplinary team science.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Valuable background and skills include experience with (bio)aerosol generation, instrumentation and sampling, PCR or culturing, data analysis, modeling, and academic writing.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
Applications must include brief cover letter describing interests and motivation, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, names and full contact information for three references, and one example publication.
Inclusive Excellence is a core value at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. We expect our faculty and staff to actively contribute to fostering an academic workplace climate that is welcoming and supportive for all. Please indicate in your cover letter how you might contribute to an inclusive climate at Gillings.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position is available starting 15 July 2022, though the start date is negotiable. Please send any questions about the position to Prof. Joe Brown at [email protected] .
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Joe Brown, Associate Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to [email protected]. 
 
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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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