Postdoctoral Fellowship, Environmental Epidemiology

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Nov 13, 2024
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Environmental Epidemiology *Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors* > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. A full time Post Doc Fellow staff position is available in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. A Postdoctoral Fellowship is available with Dr. Kelly Brunst in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Brunst is seeking a talented and strongly self-motivated individual to join her transdisciplinary research team studying the effects of air pollution, fluoride, and drivers of climate change on the programming of biological mechanisms related to childrens health. The postdoctoral fellow will have access to an NIEHS-funded T32 training program in Molecular Epidemiology in Children's Environmental Health (MECEH) that fosters the transdisciplinary training of postdoctoral fellows and an NIEHS-funded Cincinnati Center for Climate Change and Health. Essential Functions Primary data analyses. Prepare and present data summaries and reports. Participate/assist in manuscript writing for peer-reviewed publications. Participate and prepare presentations for departmental seminars and local/national conferences. Development of new studies/ideas that promote current research and provide opportunities for future grant applications. May train/mentor graduate students. Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities. Keep informed of developments in the field to maintain and enhance professional expertise. Required Education PhD degree in epidemiology or a related field. Required Experience Strong statistical training in the use of R software for data analyses. Experience writing and publishing peer reviewed articles. Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively work on a variety of projects are essential. Additional Qualifications Considered Formal training in molecular epidemiology. Expertise in analyzing DNA methylation array data (or other omic data). Application Information Qualified applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests that includes a specific plan for the postdoctoral fellowship, an example of a first-authored peer-reviewed publication, and the names of two references. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:97603 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Postdoctoral Fellowship, Environmental Epidemiology Date: Nov 13, 2024 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment:** Public Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Developer, Epidemiology, Healthcare, Research, Technology