Postdoctoral Research Associate

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.

• 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 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.

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.