Postdoctoral Associate, Epidemiology and Environmental Health

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,835 - 62,132; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Funding available for up to two years

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Epidemiology and Environmental Health to conduct research on cardiometabolic health. The role involves analyzing data, collaborating with teams, and presenting research findings. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in a related field and have advanced skills in statistical programming. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $56,484, along with professional growth opportunities through training and career development.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DDS, or PharmD in a public health discipline.
• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• Advanced expertise in SAS, Stata, and R.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on cardiometabolic health.
• Manage and analyze existing data.
• Collaborate with a functional team.

Skills

Statistical programming languages (SAS, Stata, R)

Self-motivated

Creative

Organized

Education

Doctoral degree in public health or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate, Epidemiology and Environmental Health

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Epidemiology and Environmental Health

Classification: Postdoctoral Associate

Department: Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health

Overview Working with Dr. Zhongzheng (Jason) Niu, EEH Assistant Professor, the postdoctoral associate will conduct research projects on cardiometabolic health through a life course perspective. Projects may include examining environmental risk factors (e.g., air pollution, heat waves, endocrine disrupting chemicals) on biological aging (telomere length, epigenetic clocks) and multi‑omics integration (epigenome, mitochondrial functions, metabolomics). The associate will receive training in advanced statistical approaches, high‑impact journal publishing, grant writing, and career development. Responsibilities include managing and analyzing existing data, collaborating with a functional team, writing manuscripts, and presenting research results at scientific conferences. Depending on interest, the candidate may also participate in an ongoing clinical trial of postpartum hypertension and depression.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS, PharmD, etc.) in a public health discipline or related field
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without visa sponsorship
• Advanced expertise in statistical programming languages such as SAS, Stata, and/or R
• Self‑motivated, creative, productive, and organized

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative public health field (e.g., health services, epidemiology or biostatistics)
• Social science background with strong quantitative skills and interest in health‑related research

Benefits

• Competitive salary (starting at $56,484)
• Funding available for up to two years, with annual review and renewal
• In‑person position at University at Buffalo, South Campus
• Professional growth opportunities through training, publication, grant writing, and career development

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.