Post-Doc Trainee Job at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Posting Details
Department
Envir Sciences and Engineering - 463001
Posting Open Date
11/10/2022
Application Deadline
04/15/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Trainee
Vacancy ID
PDS003660
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 Experience and/or Qualifications; NIH Stipend Levels for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) 0 – 4 years of experience
Proposed Start Date
05/15/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Environment of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) focuses on the interface between people and the environment with interdisciplinary programs in air quality, atmospheric processes, human exposure and health effects, and sustainable water resources, drawn from faculty expertise In the physical and life sciences engineering and policy. The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is an academic and research department located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health and has 24 faculty, 29 joint and adjunct faculty, 14 administrative staff members, and 7 research staff members. It has about 120 graduate students. The mission of the Gillings School of Global Public Health is to improve public health, promote individual well-being, and eliminate health disparities across North Carolina and around the world.
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center (NC OSHERC) is a NIOSH-funded Education and Research Center, located at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. NC OSHERC Targeted Research Training (TRT) Program has an opening for a post-doctoral fellowship position for an individual interested in pursuing advanced research training in occupational health and safety, with a special focus on first responder health and safety, injury prevention, and worksite exercise implementation strategies. This is a full-time position for a maximum of two years.
The post-doctoral candidate is expected to be familiar with conducting surveillance trials and/or randomized control trials in human subjects. Prior training and experience with manuscript and grant writing, project management, and ability to contribute to off-site data collection efforts are desirable.
Training will be interdisciplinary and focused on the trainee’s specific needs, including mentored research experience under senior researchers in interdisciplinary research and participation in seminars. Duties include data collection and analysis, publishing in the peer-reviewed literature, participating in seminars and workgroups, and collaborating on research grant applications. Training may also include didactic coursework, depending on training goals and needs. Opportunities for teaching may also be available.
Post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to conduct occupational health and safety research in close collaboration with the NC OSHECR faculty at UNC-CH, Duke University, and North Carolina State University. This Fellowship also offers an opportunity to work with researchers, public health practitioners, and clinicians across disciplines, as well as to become involved with existing collaborations with community groups, non-profit organizations, employers, and professionals. This broad network provides a rich, dynamic environment for trainees and substantial opportunities for research.
The potential fellow must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to the restriction of the funding mechanism by NIOSH/CDC. A candidate who recently earned a PhD in kinesiology, exercise science, injury epidemiology, occupational health and safety, or other related fields and is interested in cross-disciplinary training and research experience is encouraged to apply.
Candidates from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Potential applicants are encouraged to view the NC OSHERC website (https://sph.unc.edu/osherc/osherc/) and contact Dr. Eric Ryan for further information.
The annual salary is set according to the experience of the candidate. The position is contingent upon funding.
The post-doctoral candidate is expected to be familiar with conducting surveillance trials and/or randomized control trials in human subjects. Prior training and experience with manuscript and grant writing, project management, and ability to contribute to off-site data collection efforts are desirable.
Training will be interdisciplinary and focused on the trainee’s specific needs, including mentored research experience under senior researchers in interdisciplinary research and participation in seminars. Duties include data collection and analysis, publishing in the peer-reviewed literature, participating in seminars and workgroups, and collaborating on research grant applications. Training may also include didactic coursework, depending on training goals and needs. Opportunities for teaching may also be available.
Post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to conduct occupational health and safety research in close collaboration with the NC OSHECR faculty at UNC-CH, Duke University, and North Carolina State University. This Fellowship also offers an opportunity to work with researchers, public health practitioners, and clinicians across disciplines, as well as to become involved with existing collaborations with community groups, non-profit organizations, employers, and professionals. This broad network provides a rich, dynamic environment for trainees and substantial opportunities for research.
The potential fellow must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to the restriction of the funding mechanism by NIOSH/CDC. A candidate who recently earned a PhD in kinesiology, exercise science, injury epidemiology, occupational health and safety, or other related fields and is interested in cross-disciplinary training and research experience is encouraged to apply.
Candidates from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Potential applicants are encouraged to view the NC OSHERC website (https://sph.unc.edu/osherc/osherc/) and contact Dr. Eric Ryan for further information.
The annual salary is set according to the experience of the candidate. The position is contingent upon funding.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in kinesiology, exercise science, epidemiology, safety research, ergonomics, behavioral science, medicine, or a related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidates must also have less than five years of post-doctorate experience, a demonstrated record of individual initiative in research, strong analytic skills, and the potential to become an independent academic researcher within two to three years.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidates from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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