Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Public Health/ Health Sciences

Department: Biostatistics & Epidemiology

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Summary

Dr. Hannah Laue of the UMass Amherst Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to begin by September of 2026. This is a full-time, 12-month position. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to NIH-funded research on a range of topics related to the microbiome, environmental exposures, and adolescent health.

Essential Functions

Developing and conducting statistical analyses

Reviewing and summarizing relevant literature

Writing scientific papers

Participating in lab meetings

Providing support to Dr. Laue in preparation of grant proposals

Minimum Qualifications

PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Biostatistics or related field

Research experience in the area of human microbiomes, environmental epidemiology, children’s health, women’s health, and/or longitudinal data

Excellent quantitative analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

Substantial experience in R and/or Python

Publication record

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

M-F, variable

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week.

Salary Information

For identified hires with 0-2 years of postdoc experience, UMass Amherst expects to pay between $62,838 and $65,138 for this position.

For identified hires with 3-4 years of postdoc experience, UMass Amherst expects to pay between $66,287 and 67,437 for this position.

Special Instructions for Applicants

In addition to the application form, please provide: a cover letter that includes a statement of research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, an annotated R code sample from a recent analysis, and contact information for three professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.