Postdoctoral Research Associate - Goode Lab

About the role

The Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available within the UNC Nutrition Research Institute as an integral part of the Living F.R.E.E. (Research Focused on Reducing Excessive Eating) Lab under the leadership of principal investigator, Rachel W. Goode, PhD, MPH, LCSW.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring research coordinators and students
• Developing intervention materials in obesity, binge eating, and type 2 diabetes management
• Developing mHealth programs
• Conducting statistical analyses
• Writing scientific manuscripts

Requirements

• PhD in Public Health, Social Work, Nutrition, or Psychology or a PhD in a related field (e.g., sociology)
• Knowledge of conducting all aspects of community-based research, public health intervention planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Knowledge of health disparities, disparities in eating disorders, and obesity and diabetes prevention
• Excellent research skills, including in the areas of developing qualitative research questions, conducting focus groups and in-depth interviews, and IRB applications
• Ability to work with peers and supervisory staff in a professional manner and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to undergraduate and graduate students

Qualifications

• An analytical, organized, and detail-oriented approach
• A proactive, reliable, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills
• A collaborative, community-oriented mindset

Skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Experience with data analysis and statistical software
• Proficiency in qualitative research methods
• Experience with mHealth technologies and platforms
• Excellent writing and editing skills

Benefits

The position offers ample opportunities in manuscript and grant writing, leadership development, innovative technology and methodology, and pilot study funding to develop the associate’s line of research.

Pay

Dependent on qualifications in line with NIH scale

Schedule

Full-time, in-office, with the potential for a 12-month renewal (up to 24 months total)