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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Behavioral Health

University of North Dakota

Job Description

Benefits

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  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
 

Full job description

494871
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification
50,000-55,000 Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
40 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability: No
Purpose of Position

While receiving formal mentorship, the postdoctoral researcher will be engaged in the following three interrelated tasks:
1. Develop and submit collaborative grant proposals focused on behavioral health.
2. Contribute to ongoing projects and develop new ideas for collaborations and research initiatives in the area of integrated behavioral health.
3. Collect and analyze data related to behavioral health, leading to publications and presentations.

Duties & Responsibilities
Management, coordination, and implementation of ongoing and new research studies
Grant preparation and grant report writing
Dissemination of research findings (e.g., manuscript preparation)
Data management and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data
Supervision and mentorship of research assistants
Management of IRB submissions
Review and maintain study protocols and data collection surveys
Assist with research and administrative responsibilities to support the lab’s activities
Required Competencies
Quantitative data analysis skills using SPSS or similar programs
APA-style manuscript writing
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Evidence of strong data analytic skills
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree in psychology, public health, social work, or a related field, conferred by time of appointment.
Quantitative and/or qualitative research and evaluation experience.
Evidence of research and scholarship potential (publications, professional conference participation)
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position supports visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with integrated behavioral health research or a related, including addressing health or social problems in rural communities
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
Experience developing grant funding proposals
Experience with obtaining human subjects approvals

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 06/15/2024 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter describing research interests and career goals
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Sample publication or manuscript under review/in preparation
  • Names and contact information for three professional references
Questions can be directed to Dr. Karla Fehr (karla.fehr@und.edu)

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

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