Postdoctoral Research Associate: Climate-Related Diseases and Disparities
3 weeks ago
The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its Climate Fellows Postdoc Program at the University of Virginia. The selected candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of faculty mentors and researchers to investigate the underlying causes of climate-related diseases and disparities in Virginia.
This research aims to uncover the underlying factors contributing to health disparities in the face of climate challenges, such as extreme heat exposure. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will address key questions related to disease patterns, economic differences, and healthcare quality. Findings will inform targeted public health messaging and advance understanding of population responses to climate extremes.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct research on climate-related diseases and disparities in Virginia
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of faculty mentors and researchers
- Address key questions related to disease patterns, economic differences, and healthcare quality
- Inform targeted public health messaging and advance understanding of population responses to climate extremes
- Ph.D. in a relevant field
- Experience working on topics in human biometeorology and bioclimatology
- Comfortable with basic statistical modeling and experience in statistical climatology or biostatistics and epidemiology
- Experience working with climate data and health datasets
- Competent in analyzing spatial data fields
- Demonstrated expertise in data management
- Starting salary: $65,000/year
- Research funds: $5,000/year
- Professional training, technical support, and computational infrastructure tailored to the project
- Direct mentoring from at least two UVA faculty members in different disciplines
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to our mission to support interdisciplinary research and training that is both great and good at the intersection of climate change and human well-being.
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and personal statement (if applicable) through the University of Virginia's online application system. We look forward to receiving your application.
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