Post-Doc Research Associate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Epidemiology - 463501

Posting Open Date:

07/13/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID:

PDS003924

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

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

12 Months

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department's primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 30 Tenured-Tenure Track / 7 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 25 Fixed Term / 3 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 120 Adjuncts, 19 EHRA Non-Faculty, 15 Postdocs, 34 SHRA (Staff), 44 SHRA Temporary and 202 Students. The department's operating budget is 27 million a year.

Position Summary:

Cancer is a common diagnosis in the emergency department (ED) and by the time patients reach the ED, their cancer has often progressed to later stages. EDs are not intended to diagnose cancer. However, across different cancer types, the burden and risk factors of cancer diagnosis as an emergency have not been studied extensively in U.S. populations. Our NCI-funded project (R01CA264176) aims to describe the burden of cancer diagnosis in the ED, estimate the relative importance of ED diagnosis on patient survival, and investigate modifiable drivers of disparities that may result in some patients being disproportionately affected by diagnosis in the ED. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Caroline Thompson (Associate Professor of Cancer Epidemiology; caroline.thompson@unc.edu), the postdoctoral research associate will support the generation and communication of scientific findings from the project. The duties of the fellow will include: attending team meetings, performing literature reviews, statistical analysis, and preparation of scientific abstracts and writing manuscripts, and help with supervision of graduate students. Mentorship and career development opportunities will be emphasized; first authorship is expected, and the incumbent will be encouraged and supported to pursue their own grant funded research ideas.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Doctoral degree in Cancer Epidemiology or related field

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

* Prior experience analyzing administrative health care data (EHRs, medical claims, or cancer registry data).
* Previous experience or a demonstrated interest in cancer disparities or cancer-related health care delivery science.
* Experience using applied statistical analysis, including regression modeling and data visualization.
* Strong programming skills in SAS or R.
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Self-motivated, keen attention to detail, and excellent organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

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Special Instructions:

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

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