Post Doctoral Associate
About The Position
The Post Doctoral Associate will coordinate research activities, develop study protocols and research materials, manage and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, and present findings at scientific conferences. This role involves assisting with grant preparation and reporting, and supporting clinical trial development and implementation. The candidate will collaborate closely with investigators, clinicians, and trainees to advance research aimed at improving health and quality of life for individuals with chronic health conditions. The position offers extensive opportunities for professional development, including mentorship in research design, statistical analysis, clinical trial methodology, scientific writing, grant development, and academic career advancement. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop an independent research program while contributing to ongoing projects and pursuing scholarly productivity through publications and external funding opportunities.
Requirements
- Ph.D., Dr.P.H., Psy.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in psychology, public health, behavioral science, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, or a related field.
- Strong research methodology and data analysis skills.
- Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in chronic pain research
- Experience in behavioral intervention development
- Experience in clinical trials
- Experience in women's health
- Experience with longitudinal data analysis
- Experience with mixed-methods research
- Experience conducting clinical, behavioral, or health-related research.
- Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, Stata).
- Experience with grant writing and scientific dissemination.
- Interest in chronic pain management, health behavior change, resilience, aging, or related areas.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating research activities
- Developing study protocols and research materials
- Managing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
- Preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
- Presenting findings at scientific conferences
- Assisting with grant preparation and reporting
- Supporting clinical trial development and implementation
- Collaborating with investigators, clinicians, and trainees
- Developing an independent program of research
- Contributing to ongoing projects
- Pursuing scholarly productivity through publications and external funding opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
