Postdoc: Global Food Policy & Data Science Research

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Global Food Research Program. You will analyze population-level and administrative data to inform food policy and dietary guidance, collaborating with a diverse team across nutrition, economics, and behavioral sciences.

You will draft protocols, perform data analyses, and contribute to publications while mentoring students and engaging with policymakers on timely nutrition issues.

Qualifications

• Must have training in nutrition, epidemiology, social science, and quantitative statistical methods.
• Must have prior first author publications which include statistical analysis of large epidemiological datasets, randomized experiments, or policy evaluations.
• Must have prior experience in grant writing with documented success.
• Prior experience working with food and beverage purchase data required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manuscripts in collaboration with our team, including leading first author publications.
• Develop new study ideas and incorporate into planned or new research.
• Assist with grant writing and lead own grant applications.
• Interact with collaborators on research design, implementation, and dissemination.
• Support the development of presentations, policy briefs, fact sheets, presentations, and other materials to disseminate findings.
• Engage with external stakeholders including advocacy groups, scientists, and policymakers.
• Present research at international conferences and meetings, or as guest lecturer, attend research seminars at the Global Food Research Program.
• Support and mentor undergraduate or graduate students.

Skills

Nutrition epidemiology

Population health

Data analysis

Education

PhD in nutrition or public health

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Global Food Research Program. You will analyze population-level and administrative data to inform food policy and dietary guidance, collaborating with a diverse team across nutrition, economics, and behavioral sciences.

You will draft protocols, perform data analyses, and contribute to publications while mentoring students and engaging with policymakers on timely nutrition issues.