Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Description
Benefits
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- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Posting Details
Department
Department of Health Sciences - 405501
Posting Open Date
03/14/2024
Application Deadline
04/12/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID
PDS004136
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months
Position Information
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 Department of Health Sciences works to improve the quality and accessibility of health care for people through exemplary teaching, innovative research, and patient-centered clinical practice.
The primary purpose of the Writing Skills Development Program (Stephen R. Hooper, PhD. PI; Lara Jeane Costa, PhD. PI) is to establish a stronger scientific foundation for educational practice in writing.
The primary purpose of the Writing Skills Development Program (Stephen R. Hooper, PhD. PI; Lara Jeane Costa, PhD. PI) is to establish a stronger scientific foundation for educational practice in writing.
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.
The primary purpose of the Writing Skills Development Program (Stephen R. Hooper, PhD. PI; Lara Jeane Costa, PhD. PI) is to establish a stronger scientific foundation for educational practice in writing.
The primary purpose of the Writing Skills Development Program (Stephen R. Hooper, PhD. PI; Lara Jeane Costa, PhD. PI) is to establish a stronger scientific foundation for educational practice in writing.
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 Writing Skills Development Program seeks a qualified candidate for a 1-2 year postdoctoral research associate. The primary goal of this position is to assist this individual in laying the research foundations for becoming an independent scientist in intervention research in education. We seek an applicant with strong technical and methodological skills with an interest in research in Education. The post-doc will pursue independent research with mentorship from Drs. Stephen Hooper and Lara Costa, as well as grant preparation and manuscripts for publication in the broad area of children’s writing. The incumbent will also work with the research team on their Institute of Education Sciences research projects to learn and execute the practice-based professional development model while gaining experience in project development and management, grant writing, data analysis, and dissemination.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Qualified candidates will have completed a doctoral degree in education or related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Effective verbal and written communication skills that are required to accomplish tasks associated with this position.
Excellent interpersonal skills with professionals and research team members.
Excellent interpersonal skills with professionals and research team members.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with interests/experiences in interventional science, particularly in the schools, middle school teaching experience, and/or expertise in professional development techniques.
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