Post-Doc Research Associate

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.

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master's degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will collaborate with the research team to analyze data from federally funded research studies and contribute to the dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications and scholarly presentations. The individual will also assist in the development of new grant proposals informed by study results and emerging research priorities. Additional responsibilities include analyzing program evaluation data related to well-being initiatives and collaborating with the research team to disseminate those findings. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will further contribute to the development of new scholarly and research initiatives based on the team's prior work and ongoing investigations. Daily activities will include participant engagement, recruitment, and retention efforts for new research studies, as well as collaboration with faculty, staff, and other research personnel to support successful project implementation and advancement of the team's research agenda

A PhD and at least one year of experience post-PhD. Prior demonstrated success in and commitment to research/program implementation, data analysis, program evaluation, and dissemination of findings in the form of peer-reviewed presentations and publications.

PhD and 1 year experience post PhD.
Prior demonstrated success in and commitment to research/program implementation, data analysis, program evaluation, and dissemination of findings in the form of peer-reviewed presentations and publications.

Experience with Quantitative/Qualitative data collection and analysis
Experience with Institutional Review Board ( IRB) research ethics for intervention research
Experience with recruiting research participants
Experience in grant reporting
Experience with manuscript preparation

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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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