Postdoctoral Associate

Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, or closely related field in hand by July 1, 2023.

Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of strong scientific writing skills, statistical skills, and teamwork.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator in the Program in Public Health. The incumbent will work on NIH-funded team projects under the supervision of Dr. Meliker involving biomarkers and measures of environmental exposures and related continuous and dichotomous outcomes across several epidemiologic studies. We are leveraging baseline biomarkers of cadmium and arsenic in large prospective case-cohort studies of cardiovascular disease and bone disease. Opportunity for mixtures analysis as well. Opportunity also exists to collaborate on other areas of the incumbent’s interests, including a K99 proposal.

• Lead epidemiologic statistical analyses and manuscript writing for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals.
• Conduct additional research activities in the field of Public Health.
• Assist with keeping projects on task. Coordinate teamwork and help to keep the project on task.
• Will provide training on specific specialized skills and research methods to students.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

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Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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