美国北卡罗莱纳州立大学博士后职位—传染病流行病学

Postdoctoral Research Associate

North Carolina State University

Description

The Department of Population Health and Pathobiology at North Carolina State University has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Postdoc (Doctoral-level Research Scholar) to join our ambitious new team conducting research with an impact in the areas of COVID-19, healthcare- associated infections, antimicrobial resistance, and disease surveillance. Our lab applies traditional and innovative methods in infectious disease epidemiology and modeling to address real-world challenges in public health and clinical practice using a One Health approach.

The college is committed to practicing inclusivity, making community a priority and promoting innovation. We embrace effective leadership and we champion personal and professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities As a Postdoc in our lab, you will be given significant autonomy while benefiting from individual mentorship. Opportunities abound for a candidate interested in conducting timely research on rapidly evolving public health issues, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and translation and dissemination of research findings. Additionally, you will experience working within our highly collaborative Department which has a track record of successful federal funding and has established multidisciplinary research collaborations in North Carolina, nationally, and globally.

Reports to: Sarah Rhea, DVM, MPH, PhD, Assistant Professor

Other Work/Responsibilities

  Independently design studies, perform data analyses and modeling activities, interpret results, and formulate conclusions

  Conduct or supervise data collection and/or integration activities, as needed, using data from various sources (e.g., public health surveillance, human healthcare, animal health, environment)

  Prepare scientific publications independently and collaboratively

  Contribute to grant proposal writing and/or develop new research ideas within the context of the lab’s general focus areas and prepare related grant proposals

  Mentor graduate students in the lab

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, some after hours and/or weekend work possible

Department Required Skills

N/A

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  Doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, ecology, environmental health, or related field

  Strong quantitative and programming skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, and mathematical modeling

  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver’s License required? No Commercial Driver’s License Required? No

RecruitmentAnticipated Hiring Range $50,000 – $54,000

If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many

Job Open Date 12/10/2021