Post-Doctoral Associate

University of Minnesota • Duluth, MN

104d • $61,008 - $64,350

About The Position

The Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team - Health Equity (MK-MDT), the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus, is focused on research concerning aging, cognitive health, and dementia in rural and Indigenous communities. Our modern facilities have been thoughtfully constructed to foster team science approaches to research and well-being. The MK-MDT faculty investigators work collaboratively with academic and community research partners throughout the Great Lakes Region, Alaska, and internationally. The post-doctoral associate will conduct research aligned with the goals of the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team - Health Equity. They will also be expected to support MK-MDT faculty programs of research by assisting with grant writing, research design, data collection, data analysis and dissemination. Candidates with interests in health equity, capacity building, knowledge translation, community-based participatory research, health systems, intervention studies, health education and training related to brain health and/or dementia are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in any of Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychology, or Indigenous Health

Nice To Haves

• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods research methods
• Experience related to research projects with Indigenous and/or rural communities
• Experience in community engagement
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous and rural health and Indigenous health research ethics
• Ability to travel

Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based participatory research in brain health equity in rural and/or Indigenous populations in Minnesota
• Contribute to existing programs of research
• Write grant applications
• Review and synthesize research literature, conduct systematic and critical reviews
• Community engagement
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Prepare conference presentations
• Preparing and submitting manuscripts
• Organizing meetings and conferences
• Supporting participant recruitment efforts
• Prepare briefing notes, background reports, presentations, and other meeting materials
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

What This Job Offers

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