Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Epidemiology
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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 position is
available in the laboratory of Dr. Kelly Brunst in the
Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences
at the University of Cincinnati in the College of
Medicine. She is seeking a talented and strongly
self-motivated individual to join her
transdisciplinary research team studying the effects
of chemical (e.g., ambient air pollution/temperature,
fluoride) and non-chemical (e.g., psychosocial
stressors, social constructs) exposures on the
programming of biological mechanisms related to
neurodevelopment in children.
The lab works to identify molecular
biomarkers using various ‘omics-platforms (i.e.,
epigenomic, mitochondriomics) that can be used to
predict those children at increased risk for adverse
outcomes resulting from environmental exposures.
Projects in the lab include 1) The role of epigenetics
in linking long-term exposure to air pollution/ambient
temperature and mental health, 2) Longitudinal
exposure to fluoride and its impact on
neurodevelopment and neuroimaging outcomes, and 3)
Environmental exposure-induced biological aging of the
brain.
Essential Functions
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Primary data analyses.
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Manuscript preparation for
peer-reviewed publications.
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Presentations at departmental seminars
and local/national conferences.
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Development of new studies and grant
applications.
Minimum Requirements
Recent PhD degree in epidemiology,
public health, or another related field.
Additional Qualifications Considered
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An interest and/or previous training in
molecular epidemiology.
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Proficiency in R software with strong
data analytic skills.
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Excellent communication (written and
oral) skills and the ability to work on a variety of
projects are essential.
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Experience writing and publishing peer
reviewed articles.
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Formal training in molecular
epidemiology.
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Expertise in analyzing 850k array DNA
methylation data (or other omic data).
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Experience preparing grant submissions.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
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Office environment/no specific unusual
physical or environmental demands.
Applicant Process
Qualified applicants should submit an online
application at
https://bit.ly/487x7Zu
and upload
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Curriculum vitae
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Statement of research interests and
career goals
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Recent publication (if applicable)
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Names of two references by email to
Kelly.brunst@uc.edu
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Please use the ‘Additional Documents’
option as needed for these documents.
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.
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Competitive salary range dependent on
the candidate's experience.
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Comprehensive insurance plans including
medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
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Flexible spending accounts and an
award-winning employee wellness program, plus an
employee assistance program.
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Financial security via our life and
long-term disability insurance, accident and illness
insurance, and retirement savings plans.
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Generous paid time off work options
including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and
winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
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Tuition remission is available for
employees and their eligible dependents.
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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, as a
multi-national and culturally diverse university, is
committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and
diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a
complete job application you will be asked to include
a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion
statement.
The University of Cincinnati is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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