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NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genetic Epidemiology of Heart, Lung, and Blood Traits University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
This is a National Research Service Award (NRSA) postdoctoral research fellowship funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the NIH. The hiring range is dependent on qualifications. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services supporting professional development. The appointment has an estimated duration of 12 months.
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United States
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offering an NRSA postdoctoral research fellowship in the Genetic Epidemiology of Heart, Lung, and Blood Traits Program within the Department of Epidemiology at the Gillings School of Global Public Health.
The fellowship focuses on genetic epidemiology of heart, lung, and blood traits, combining substantive and methodological training to investigate health and disease patterns and related phenotypes. The postdoctoral fellow will develop expertise in genetic epidemiology and related disciplines while working with mentors, faculty, and peers in the Genetic Epidemiology Program.
Research and professional activities include contributing to publications, presenting findings at scientific and professional meetings, and developing grant support. The program is designed to support the fellow’s training, career development, and professional growth in a collaborative research environment supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the NIH.
The position is based in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a major academic department with broad research activity in epidemiology, human genetics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and population health.
Funding details
This is a National Research Service Award (NRSA) postdoctoral research fellowship funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the NIH. The hiring range is dependent on qualifications. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services supporting professional development. The appointment has an estimated duration of 12 months.
What's required
A doctoral degree (PhD) in Epidemiology, Human Genetics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field, or an MD, DDS, or DVM combined with training in human genetics or epidemiology at the PhD or Master's level or equivalent, is required. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents with a valid Alien Registration Card at the time of appointment. A curriculum vitae demonstrating scientific productivity in epidemiology, human genetics, heart, lung, and/or blood phenotypes or biomedical sciences is required. Trainees must commit at least 40 hours per week to research and training and may not receive supplemental compensation from the NRSA award; limited additional hours may be possible with Program Director approval.
How to apply
Apply through the UNC-Chapel Hill PeopleAdmin posting. Submit a CV or resume, cover letter, list of references, degree transcripts, and research statement, and answer the NRSA citizenship or permanent-residency eligibility question.
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