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Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Number: PDS-PHLT-09-24
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: $61,008 - $61,884
Position Type: Postdoctoral Scholars
Job Category: Postdoctoral Scholars

Organizational Unit Overview:

Job Duties:
General Overview
We have several ongoing projects. One project will focus on analyzing national datasets with sociodemographic and psychosocial variables, biomarkers, substance use, and morbidity and mortality outcomes (e.g., PATH and TLMS). Another project involves primary data collection on substance use in cancer survivors. Survey data and biomarkers will be collected.

This position demands a great deal of responsibility and expertise in organization, communication, and technology. The individual in this role will oversee all aspects of the field study project, ensuring they align with an approved ECU, and IRB protocol. As the Project Manager, this person will implement and enforce quality control procedures in a secure work environment. They will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and collaborate with fellow researchers, researchers from other universities, not-for-profit organizations, laboratory technicians, and information technology developers.

Summary Description:

• This is a 40-hour-per-week position.
• Responsibilities include project management of duties including overseeing all data collection procedures, review of data for quality control, and storage as per the guidelines
• Assisting the research team in handling data produced from quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Developing analytical models under the guidance of the investigators
• Participate in the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications
• Develop proposals to access national-level restricted data
• Providing support with literature reviews, data analysis, and dissemination of study findings through publications and presentations
• Leading and collaborating on peer-reviewed manuscript publications
• Maintaining IRB compliance and updating IRB protocols as necessary
• Collaborating proficiently and communicating effectively with colleagues and management teams
• Being able to design and perform hands-on experiments and maintain detailed documentation
• Performing other duties as assigned

Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.

Job Duties:
Approximately 75% of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to scholarly activities including but not limited to writing grant proposals, systematic literature reviews, data management, statistical analysis, drafting and writing abstracts, and developing posters, presentations, and manuscripts.

Approximately 25% of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of research projects, team management, communications, mentoring graduate research students, and disseminating research findings.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, DDS, DMD) in public health, health services research, epidemiology, or a related population health discipline
• English Proficiency.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Stata, SAS, or other statistical software.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Grant writing experience.
• Evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in Machine Learning.
• Experience using large databases for analysis.
• Sound statistical knowledge.

Special Instructions to Applicant:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references.

Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/

Additional Instructions to Applicant:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 10/01/2024

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/75141

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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