Research Associate

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The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department's primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 30 Tenured-Tenure Track / 7 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 25 Fixed Term / 3 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 120 Adjuncts, 19 EHRA Non-Faculty, 15 Postdocs, 34 SHRA (Staff), 44 SHRA Temporary and 202 Students.The department's operating budget is 27 million a year.

The Research Associate will manage, describe, visualize and conduct statistical analysis of data to achieve the aims of ongoing federally funded research studies. The goal of the funded research projects is to investigate the health effects of environmental exposures, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS), using observational study designs. The individual in this position will contribute to the selection of analytic methods and the interpretation and reporting of study results, including writing, revising, and submitting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The Research Associate will be expected to regularly attend meetings in-person and/or remotely with study Principal Investigators and other collaborators, and to maintain University-required training in the responsible conduct of research with human subjects.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

* Experience using SAS software and/or R programming language to conduct multivariable statistical analyses.

* Experience gained during graduate or post-doctoral studies is acceptable.

* Previous experience working on research studies involving human subjects.

* Previous experience reporting study findings in peer-reviewed journal articles.

All applications should be sent electronically to the attention of Dr. Anne Starling at the following website: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298715. Applicants should provide a letter describing their qualifications, along with their curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three professional references.

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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.