Post-Doc Research Associate

We are currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to our dynamic research team. Specifically, this position will have 100% effort dedicated to the Cancer Identification and Precision Oncology Center (CIPOC). The overall scope of the University of North Carolina (UNC)-based CIPOC is to bring together structured and unstructured electronic health record (EHR)-derived data, insurance claims, and geographic data to rapidly identify cases and improve care quality and equity via access to cutting edge clinical advances for cancer. As a CIPOC team member, the incumbent will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of investigators and research staff from Cancer Epidemiology, NC TraCS Institute, and Renaissance Computing Institute.

Research tasks include literature searches, data collection and management, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, presentation of data, and manuscript and grant review and preparation. The Thompson lab provides strong training with particular emphasis on helping fellows gain skills needed for independents, including opportunities for first authorship, conference attendance, and writing competitive grant applications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: PhD in epidemiology, health services, or closely related field, OR PhD in clinical informatics or closely related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Documented completion of coursework in applied statistical analysis, including regression modeling. Strong statistical programming skills (ex: SAS, R, or Python). Ability to work collaboratively and independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated, strong attention to detail, and excellent organization skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Evidence of research productivity including published abstracts and scientific manuscripts. Previous experience in cancer-related research, cancer disparities or cancer-related health care delivery science. Prior experience analyzing administrative health care data (EHRs, health insurance claims, or cancer registry data). Superior conceptual, organizational, and analytical skills. Track record of research productivity, including published scientific manuscripts and a demonstrated initiative in conducting research.

Special Instructions: Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, scholarly writing sample, and three references with contact information (name, title/affiliation, phone, email). References should be knowledgeable about the candidate’s research skills and productivity.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be in line with NIH postdoctoral fellow salaries; benefits will be provided.

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/293366

Brianna Anderson ([email protected])
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to [email protected].
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.