Post-Doc Trainee

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering ( ESE) currently consists of 19 primary tenured/tenure track faculty, 10 fixed-term faculty, 8 joint faculty and 43 adjunct faculty. For FY2022, our department administered $9.1 million in sponsored research funding, and $5.8 million in funding from various funding sources including NC Collaboratory, recharges, contracts, fellowships, endowments and State funds. As of Spring 2023, the department had 172 graduate students enrolled (77 MPH, 31 MSEE, MS, or MSPH, 64 PhD) and 48 undergraduate ( BSPH) students. The department utilizes a total of 70,537 square feet, comprised of 42,675 square feet of research/laboratory space; 22,557 square feet of office space; 2,642 square feet of conference room space and 2,663 square feet in miscellaneous space (i.e.: central computer/telecommunications and storage).

The department also houses the Biomarker Mass Spectrometry facility, a core facility of the UNC Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility, which is dedicated to advanced chemical analysis of biomarkers and other compounds relevant to toxicological and environmental research. Equipment available in the facility is described under Resources for the Chemistry Core.

We are seeking a candidate with doctoral training in an environmental health-related discipline such as exposure assessment, molecular or computational toxicology and biology, environmental chemistry, statistics, bioinformatics, geography, or epidemiology for an NIEHS funded T32 postdoctoral fellowship in Environmental Science and Engineering. The initial appointment period is 1 year with a maximum of 2 years of support. This fellowship is part of a robust training program, encompassing epidemiology, biostatistics and environmental sciences and affords the fellow the opportunity to pursue mentored research in their areas of interest. Fellows are encouraged to collaborate with UNC Investigators as well as adjunct training faculty at the NIEHS and EPA. This training program will prepare environmental health scientists to be future leaders in environmental health science collaborations.

The typical post-doctoral trainee will have completed highly relevant doctoral training in an environmental health-related discipline such as exposure assessment, molecular or computational toxicology and biology, environmental chemistry, statistics, bioinformatics, geography, or epidemiology and have been awarded a Ph.D. or its equivalent.

Due to Federally-mandated funding restrictions, the post-doctoral trainee MUST be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Strong data collection and management skills are essential. Programming skills are required.

Relevant work experience preferred. We seek individuals with high energy, creativity, attention to accuracy, and the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Consistent with NIH policies for T32 fellowships, to be eligible for this award, individuals must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here Please note:The potential fellow must be a US Citizen or permanent resident due to the restriction of the funding mechanism by NIOSH/CDC.

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 opahr@unc.edu.

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.