Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 06 Jun 2022

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department City and Regional Planning - 315600
Posting Open Date 05/09/2022
Application Deadline 06/06/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003464
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 - $60,000
Proposed Start Date 08/01/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


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 outstanding postdoctoral scholars to join the Department of City and Regional Planning working under the direction of Prof. Noreen McDonald. The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research on transportation planning and policy. Current funded projects focus on how emerging mobility options and changing healthcare policies have or will change travel behavior. We are seeking postdoctoral scholars with strong design and analysis skills especially around analyzing stated and revealed preference data, conducting interviews and surveys, and using regression models. Postdoctoral scholars 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. Experience conducting research related to travel behavior or transportation planning is essential. Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong training in quantitative analysis and statistical approaches along with knowledge of research design. The training, experience, and knowledge described above are expected to be obtained in process of the PhD or obtained post-graduation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. The cover letter and/or research statement should include information about relevant training and experience as well as future research goals.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The candidate must hold or be about to receive a PhD in city and regional planning, geography, engineering, or related discipline.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience conducting research related to travel behavior or transportation planning is essential. Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong training in quantitative analysis and statistical approaches along with knowledge of research design. The training, experience, and knowledge described above are expected to be obtained in process of the PhD or obtained post-graduation.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
NA
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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