Post-Doc Trainee
Chapel Hill, NC 
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Department Biostatistics - 462001
Posting Open Date 11/29/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Trainee
Vacancy ID PDS004040
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 05/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Biostatistics (BIOS) is internationally recognized as a leader in Biostatistics research and training. It is one of eight departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the population. This mission is accomplished through the interaction of teaching, research and service. The department is one of the largest, most complex departments on campus. For FY19, Biostatistics, was 4th among all departments and centers across campus in research funding at UNC Chapel Hill and currently has almost 300 employees. The Department operates a $46 million sponsored research budget (FY19), a 1.7-million-dollar state budget, a 1.0-million-dollar F&A budget and spends roughly 3.0 million in trust funds annually. The Department has 55 EHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty members, 74 permanent staff members and 162 temporary employees. The Department has 235 students (184 graduate students and 51 undergraduate students). The Department of Biostatistics is housed in three different locations: administrative and faculty offices, including a suite of offices for graduate students in McGavran-Greenberg Hall; the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center (CSCC) at Carolina Square; and the Carolina Survey Research Laboratory (CSRL) at Bolin Creek Center.
Position Summary
Prof. Tanya Garcia is currently recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a fresh PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics to join her lab in the Dept. of Biostatistics
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Learn more about her lab here: https://tpgarcia.github.io/

The Garcia lab is funded by an R01 from the National Institutes of Health, and is focused on developing statistical methods that can accurately estimate the disease course for neurodegenerative diseases. These estimates can help researchers identify when an
experimental therapy could slow disease progression and design a well-powered clinical trial to test that therapy. The postdoc will join lab members who are dedicated to achieving that goal together, while having fun along the way!

Applications from all researchers are welcomed, and especially those from underrepresented groups.

Go to this link to learn more about the position:
https://tpgarcia.github.io/postdoctoral-ad/
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must have completed all PhD requirements prior to starting work. The expected start of the position is from November 2023.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Qualifications required for this position include a strong background in statistical methods and their application.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
1) Expertise in longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, and/or semiparametric/nonparametric methods.

2) Ability to develop and justify new statistical methods.

3) Ability to implement, test, and document statistical methods in R. (Additional experience in C++, Fortran, and/or Python is welcome.)
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Annette Raines, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email annette_raines@unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.

Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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


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.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
Dependent on Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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