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Post-Doc Trainee
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | ESE - Inst Envir Hlth Solution - 463003 |
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| Posting Open Date | 09/11/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 09/14/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Trainee |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003964 |
| 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 | 09/25/2023 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 12 Months |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) currently consists of 19 primary tenured/tenure track faculty, 10 fixed-term faculty, 8 joint faculty and 43 adjunct faculty. For FY2022, our department administered $9.1 million in sponsored research funding, and $5.8 million in funding from various funding sources including NC Collaboratory, recharges, contracts, fellowships, endowments and State funds. As of Spring 2023, the department had 172 graduate students enrolled (77 MPH, 31 MSEE, MS, or MSPH, 64 PhD) and 48 undergraduate (BSPH) students. The department utilizes a total of 70,537 square feet, comprised of 42,675 square feet of research/laboratory space; 22,557 square feet of office space; 2,642 square feet of conference room space and 2,663 square feet in miscellaneous space (i.e.: central computer/telecommunications and storage). The department also houses the Biomarker Mass Spectrometry facility, a core facility of the UNC Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility, which is dedicated to advanced chemical analysis of biomarkers and other compounds relevant to toxicological and environmental research. Equipment available in the facility is described under Resources for the Chemistry Core. |
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| Position Summary | We are seeking a candidate with doctoral training in an environmental health-related discipline such as exposure assessment, molecular or computational toxicology and biology, environmental chemistry, statistics, bioinformatics, geography, or epidemiology for an NIEHS funded T32 postdoctoral fellowship in Environmental Science and Engineering. The initial appointment period is 1 year with a maximum of 2 years of support. This fellowship is part of a robust training program, encompassing epidemiology, biostatistics and environmental sciences and affords the fellow the opportunity to pursue mentored research in their areas of interest. Fellows are encouraged to collaborate with UNC Investigators as well as adjunct training faculty at the NIEHS and EPA. This training program will prepare environmental health scientists to be future leaders in environmental health science collaborations. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | The typical post-doctoral trainee will have completed highly relevant doctoral training in an environmental health-related discipline such as exposure assessment, molecular or computational toxicology and biology, environmental chemistry, statistics, bioinformatics, geography, or epidemiology and have been awarded a Ph.D. or its equivalent. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Strong data collection and management skills are essential. Programming skills are required. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Relevant work experience preferred. We seek individuals with high energy, creativity, attention to accuracy, and the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here 1. In addition to completing the application on-line and uploading documents to https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/230466, please send an application packet containing a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, writing samples (published or unpublished), to Dr. Rebecca Fry (rfry@unc.edu) (put “T32 postdoc” in subject line). Cover letter should address desired area of research focus during the postdoctoral period. 2. Also, send two letters of reference, including one from the dissertation advisor, to Dr. Rebecca Fry by email at rfry@unc.edu. https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/230466 |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/265362 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | LaTonya Simrel-Wright |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | latosimr@unc.edu |
| Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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