Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: about 16 hours ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2023-424
Department COPH Environ, Agri & Occ Health 50005427
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Public Health
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule M-F, Flexible
Requisition Category Research - Academic
Requisition Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Title/Academic Rank Postdoctoral Research Associate
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic)
Job Requisition Begin Date 12/18/2023

Position Qualification


Position Summary
UNMC’s College of Public Health, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health is seeking a post-doctoral research associate to complete an awarded project in the Water, Climate, and Health Program. This project will attempt to compare environmental exposures that contribute to pediatric cancer incidence between states. This project will evaluate societal and environmental differences between Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri that potentially contribute to the occurrence of pediatric cancer. Postdoctoral researchers will be responsible for conducting the research for Aims 1, 2, and 3 of the project. They will carry out the analysis and initial interpretation of the results. This project is funded for 3 years. We will be funding two post-doctoral candidates on this request/project.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have received, or expect to complete a doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Public Health Preparedness, or a closely related field before the start of the position. The successful candidate must have the ability to engage in independent research, be diligent and meticulous in their attitude towards work, and be collegial in their interactions. Applicants must have a strong epidemiological methods background and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Supplemental Qualifications
Applicants with experience conducting community-engaged research are also encouraged to apply.

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