Post-Doc Research Associate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina

Job Description:

Department:

Neurology - 411801

Posting Open Date:

12/06/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID:

PDS004410

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:

Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

09/01/2025

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:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Department of Neurology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking applications for a postdoctoral scholar to support multiple projects investigating vascular contributions to age-related changes in cognitive and physical function, subclinical cerebrovascular disease, and dementia conducted in large NIH-funded cardiovascular disease cohorts, including, the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, the Jackson Heart Study, and the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, among others. In addition to the mentored research projects, the postdoctoral scholar will be expected to present their research at national scientific conferences, prepare and publish manuscripts, pursue additional training/professional development through internal and external courses or workshops, and develop their grant/proposal writing skills.


Funding is available for travel, presentations, and research expenses. The anticipated start date for the position is Fall 2025.


Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be advised by and work closely with Dr. Priya Palta. This position is a one-year appointment, and an extension is contingent upon further grant funding. Please direct questions regarding this opportunity to Dr. Palta (
priya_palta@med.unc.edu).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Qualified candidates must hold a PhD, DrPH, or ScD degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical psychology, or other related fields, or have completed all requirements for such a degree by the time of appointment. Candidates that have an MD with Master's level training in epidemiology or biostatistics will also be accepted.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Candidates for this position should have past experience conducting quantitative population health research within areas such as epidemiology or biostatistics. Demonstrated past experience in statistical programming (SAS, STATA, or R) is required. The position also requires excellent writing abilities, strong organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have research and/or training experience in cardiovascular epidemiology and/or neuroepidemiology, interests and skills in neuropsychological assessment, and with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a record of presentations at national conferences.

Special Instructions:

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To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter that discusses your qualifications, research experience, reasons for applying to this program, current and future goals. Materials should be addressed to: Dr. Priya Palta, Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 170 Manning Drive, CB 7025, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.


• Curriculum vitae


• Names and contact information of 3 individuals who can be contacted as references

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