Post-Doctoral Associate

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

6d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Department of Behavioral and Community Health at the University of Maryland School of Public Health seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for a one-year, 12-month contract. The position supports the Department’s research enterprise while helping an emerging scholar strengthen their publication record, expand their research experience, and build an independent research trajectory.

The Department’s research portfolio includes mental health, substance use, cancer prevention and control, violence prevention, sexual and reproductive health, health communication, and other areas of public health prevention. Its faculty are committed to advancing health equity and social justice, engaging communities as research partners, and putting science into practice.

The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with faculty on research projects, including data analysis, manuscript development, and preparation of scientific products for dissemination. Approximately 70% of the role will involve collaboration across the Department’s research portfolio, and approximately 30% will be devoted to developing the associate’s own scholarly interests and expertise. The associate will join a community of postdoctoral scholars and faculty mentors and will have access to professional development and travel support for presenting and disseminating research findings.

Requirements

• Must have a PhD in Public Health or a related discipline by December 31, 2026, and before the start date.
• Demonstrated interest in developing a strong publication record and research collaboration.
• Strong quantitative research skills.
• Strong scientific writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Recent doctoral graduate in public health or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty on research projects across the Department’s research portfolio, comprising approximately 70% of the role.
• Conduct data analysis.
• Develop manuscripts.
• Prepare scientific products for dissemination.
• Use approximately 30% of the role to develop independent scholarly interests and expertise.
• Present and disseminate research findings, with access to travel support.

Benefits

• Professional development support.
• Travel support to facilitate presentation and dissemination of research findings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree