Post-Doc Research Associate

Updated: 9 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Information
Posting Details


Department Sch of Inform and Libr Science - 370101
Posting Open Date 01/25/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003728
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 - $70,000
Proposed Start Date 03/01/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The School of Information and Library Science (SILS) seeks to advance the profession and practice of librarianship and information science, to prepare students for careers in the field of information and library science, and to make significant contributions to the study of information. We educate innovative and responsible thinkers who will lead the information professions. These future leaders will be equipped to discover principles and impacts of information, create systems, techniques, and policies to advance information processes and services, and advance information creation, access, use, management and stewardship to improve the quality of life for diverse local, national, and global communities.
The School’s programs are among the top ranked by the US News and World Report, and the School is internationally known for its outstanding research, teaching, and service. We offer multiple Bachelor, Masters, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees as well as a variety of dual degree, professional, certificate and online programs for personal enrichment at any stage of a students’ academic career (https://sils.unc.edu/programs). We are a proud interdisciplinary campus partner leading the Carolina Health Informatics Program (CHIP); Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life (CITAP); and The Knowledge Trust. We have proudly staffed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Library since 1975.
The Carolina Health Informatics Program (CHIP) is an interdisciplinary research and training program that plays a key role in fulfilling UNC-Chapel Hill’s commitment to improving human health through health informatics research, data sharing, development, and education. We draw faculty, health care professionals, and students from across the UNC campus to conduct basic and translational research and to offer graduate training in health informatics for scientists across the disciplines and for clinicians in medicine, nursing, public health, dentistry, and pharmacy.
The Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life (CITAP) is a research center dedicated to understanding the growing impact of the internet, social media, and other forms of digital information sharing in the context of the people who design, use, and govern them. CITAP conducts original research that illuminates how people, technology, and power intersect. Our topics of study include: how inequalities are coded into new technology systems, networked communities and how people come together online, platform governance, and identity and disinformation. We take a holistic approach grounded in history, society, culture, and politics to the study of technology platforms and information systems.
Located in Research Triangle Park (RTP), SILS provides professional library services to the EPA’s largest research facility, where investigators focus on air pollution and its effects on human health and the ecosystem. The Library’s collections and services provide exposure to and experience with a wide range of materials, including biomedical, toxicological, and chemical information; engineering literature; government documents; and basic management and computer information. The EPA-RTP Library internship has been a cornerstone of the library’s service model since 1975. The library is staffed by a mixture of full-time professional librarians and up to eight graduate student interns.
Position Summary
The project involves four critical phases. In phase one (1) the goal is to develop design requirements for a data mart, analytics methods, and software to support improved risk assessment and communication associated with maternal health. The phase two (2) of the project concentrates on feature engineering, data mart and analytics methods development, and pilot deployment of the data mart and analytics tools. The phase three (3) of the project will focus on thorough assessment of systems and their key components and validation across different healthcare sites. Finally, the phase four (4) will require engagement in presentation and dissemination of results.
The candidate will be expected to contribute toward software and data systems development for improving risk prediction and communication. The target user groups are patients, providers, and community health workers. The selected individual will be expected to lead the development work of key components of system and collaborate with academic and industry colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess strong fluency in conducting research and dissemination work.
The candidate is expected to have a degree in computer science, information science or related fields, possess solid background in computing and/or information science applied research and must have excellent verbal and writing skills. Ability to work independently but also in close interaction within a team and good /communication skills are crucial. Must be able to think and work within a multidisciplinary team.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A PhD degree in computer science, information science, or related fields. Alternatively, an MD degree with appropriate experience in computing and or informatics would also qualify for this role.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Competency in conducting computing and data science quantitative research. Experience in conducting research in a biomedical and/or healthcare field is a strong plus.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in healthcare research
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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