Post-Doc Trainee

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctoral training in an environmental health-related discipline such as epidemiology, exposure assessment, molecular or computational toxicology and biology, environmental chemistry, statistics, bioinformatics, or geography.
• Programming skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pursue mentored research in areas of interest related to environmental epidemiology.
• Collaborate with UNC Investigators and adjunct training faculty at the NIEHS and EPA.
• Engage in ongoing environmentally focused research projects, including those on pregnancy, child growth, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and adult-onset chronic diseases.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and vision coverage.
• Paid leave.
• Benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree