Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory • Atlanta, GA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), Emory University, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in Environmental and Reproductive Epidemiology. Current collaborative studies focus on how environmental exposures, such as air pollution, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and extreme weather events, contribute to adverse reproductive outcomes. Based on background, skills, and interests, the fellow would have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including wildfire smoke in relation to outcomes of fertility treatment and the follicular fluid exposome, extreme weather events in relation to birth defects, the seminal exposome in relation to sperm epigenetic aging, and early life exposure to environmental factors in relation to menstrual cycle characteristics, erectile function, infertility, and reproductive aging. The fellow is expected to increase his/her methodological and substantive knowledge of environmental and reproductive epidemiology, build skills for developing and implementing research studies, and have opportunities to lead and/or co-author manuscript publications. She/he will perform population health research activities, including developing and implementing research protocols, performing data analyses, preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, delivering presentations at scientific meetings, assisting in the development of grant proposals, and providing other research and methodological support for existing and ongoing studies. Opportunities to develop and write funding proposals are also available. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Biostatistics, or other relevant quantitative field
• Demonstrated experience in environmental and/or reproductive epidemiology
• Expertise in data management/analysis, SAS or R (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a good working relationship with others on the team and with collaborators
• Demonstrated experience in developing manuscripts for publication

Responsibilities

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
• Perform population health research activities, including developing and implementing research protocols, performing data analyses, preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, delivering presentations at scientific meetings, assisting in the development of grant proposals, and providing other research and methodological support for existing and ongoing studies.
• Develop and write funding proposals.

What This Job Offers

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