Postdoctoral Research Associate

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• Substantial experience in R and/or Python
• Publication record

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

M-F, variable. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, 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.

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.

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.