Postdoctoral Research Associate I

This single year post-doctoral position is with a research team that sits at the confluence of geology, environmental exposure and health outcomes. The candidate must have a PhD with expertise in descriptive epidemiology and both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Candidate must be a strong writer and presenter. The post-doc will be expected to run a field study in remote parts of the US Southwest and conduct epidemiological analyses.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Run field study in remote parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico to consent participants to complete a demographic and risk factor survey and provide UBT, fecal and water samples. The UBT will be run in-house, but fecal and water samples must be sent to an external laboratory. With the hot climate of Southern Arizona, this can include being out in extremely hot temperatures. The successful candidate will also need to be able to navigate uneven drive ways and stairs to reach potential participant homes.
• Once the data have been collected, perform descriptive epidemiological analysis of the data. These data serve as both a potential manuscript to be prepared by the Post-Doc and pilot data which contribute to a grant proposal which is being prepared by the team.
• Support graduate and undergraduate students on the team with their analysis, specifically an ongoing scoping review. Expertise in the etiology of gastric cancer is beneficial.
• Actively participate in team meetings (at least weekly) to support other projects and the general direction of the group.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytic, writing and presentation skills.
• Skilled with translational science background.

• PhD in epidemiology or epidemiology-like program.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.