University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
Department:
Carolina Population Center - 631100
Posting Open Date:03/06/2024
Application Deadline:03/09/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title:Postdoc Trainee
Vacancy ID:PDS004130
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:Salary range based on the NIH NRSA FY 2023 stipend schedule, subject to adjustment by NIH. See:
Estimated Duration of Appointment:12 Months
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:Since 1966, researchers at the Carolina Population Center have pioneered data collection and research techniques that move population science forward by emphasizing life course approaches, longitudinal surveys, the integration of biological measurement into social surveys, and attention to context and environment. We are also at the forefront of creating interdisciplinary training programs that integrate approaches from the social and biological sciences, building research capacity and training the next generation of scholars. Our faculty fellows address pressing research questions about population dynamics, fertility, health, mortality, migration, and the environment. Faculty come from multiple disciplines, benefitting from the cross-pollination of ideas. Our dedicated research and programming staff support fellows at every stage of project development, from conception through data collection or acquisition, analysis and dissemination, and project administration.
Position Summary:The Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position funded as part of its NICHD-funded T32 population training program. The overall goal of the program is to create a cadre of future leaders in social science and public health disciplines with the subject matter expertise, interdisciplinary orientation, population perspective, and data skills to address and have an impact on pressing issues in demography, population health, and reproductive health.
The initial term of appointment is one year. Reappointment for a second (final year) of T32 support is expected. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Postdoctoral scholars must have received their PhD or earned doctoral degree in a social science or public health discipline before the start date of the traineeship. This position requires successful applicants to be US Citizens/Permanent residents at the time of appointment.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Experience and interest in population health and research.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Experience and interest in population health and research.
Special Instructions:For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
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