Post Doctoral Associate
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number: | 129041 |
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Title: | Post-Doctoral Associate |
Functional Title: | Post Doctoral Associate |
Category Status: | 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con |
Applicant Search Category: | Faculty |
University Authorized FTE: | 100 |
Unit: | SPHL-Epidemiology & Biostatistics |
Campus/College Information: | Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. |
Background Checks | Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment. |
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: | The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Maryland School of Public Health is looking for a post-doctoral fellow to work on a project entitled “Wildfires and Infant Health”. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires in the United States. Air pollution from wildfires now account for significant proportion of overall air pollution and the contribution of wildfires to air quality will likely increase as they proliferate and other anthropogenic sources decline. Wildfire produced air pollutants are spread across thousands of miles by prevailing winds, potentially increasing of adverse birth outcomes. The post-doctoral fellow, supervised by Drs. Amir Sapkota and Michel Boudreaux will perform statistical analysis linking exposure wildfire related air pollution (developed from satellite observations, ground monitors, and numeric modeling) with adverse birth outcomes including low birthweight, preterm birth, hospital service use, and mortality. Essential Functions: Analyses
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Benefits Summary | Top Benefits and Perks: |
Minimum Qualifications: |
Education: Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or Biostatistics or a related field. Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Preferences: | Preferences:
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Posting Date: | 01/11/2024 |
Closing Date: | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Best Consideration Date | 02/29/2024 |
Physical Demands | Able to take office tasks, ability to sit for extended hours, visual acuity to read data on reports and computer screens, ability to type on keyboard for extended periods.The majority of work is computer-based and is non-labor intensive.
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Diversity Statement: | The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research (examples: research statement, research programs)
- List of References (no emails sent from system)
- Writing Sample 1
- Writing Sample 2
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Do you have a Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field?
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