Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow who will work primarily on research activities related to childhood mortality prevention in low- and middle-income countries. The fellow will collaborate with the PI (Dr. Chris Rees) and other team members on protocol development for clinical and epidemiologic research and will have opportunities to engage with data collected in multi-center studies both globally and in the United States. The infrastructure to support this post-doctoral fellow is provided through several sources.
The post-doctoral fellow will be expected to readily learn skills in data collection/management/analyses, manuscript and grant writing, and project design/management. Knowledge of principles of public health, global health, and ethical research are required. Additionally, the ideal post-doctoral fellow will be able to interact well with collaborators across the globe, will have excellent English language skills, and good organizational skills. Additional expertise in statistical software (R, SAS, etc.) and mentoring of medical and graduate level students is preferred but not required.Specific areas of investigation in this position will include:
-Childhood mortality surveillance and cause of death ascertainment through the multi-country Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network
-Childhood mortality prevention among young children discharged from hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa (i.e., post-discharge mortality prevention)
-Clinical care guideline development through research and collaboration with the World Health Organization
-Pneumonia and Sickle Cell Disease diagnostics and treatment
-Use of advanced analytic approaches including machine learning and large language model synthesis of data to predict outcomes
Successful outcomes of this post-doctoral fellowship may include:
1. Gain training in clinical, social, and environmental determinants of child mortality.Deepen expertise in the multifactorial causes of childhood mortality by integrating clinical, social, and environmental factors, including cohorts with pneumonia, sickle cell disease, etc. Gain hands-on experience in machine learning and AI-based analytical approaches to identify high-risk children and key modifiable determinants of mortality.
2. Generate high-impact publications and preliminary data to support future independent fundingConduct rigorous, innovative analyses of child mortality data to produce first-author publications in high-impact journals. Build preliminary evidence on modifiable risk factors and effective preventive strategies that will form the foundation for future independent grant proposals.
3. Develop a competitive career development grant focused on preventing child mortalityPrepare and submit a mentored career development award (e.g., NIH K01 or K99/R00) aimed at advancing methods to identify children at risk of mortality and designing interventions to prevent mortality, leveraging multi-country childhood mortality surveillance datasets.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc.
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.
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.
• Knowledge of principles of public health, global health, and ethical research are required.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Additional expertise in statistical software (R, SAS, etc.)
• Mentoring of medical and graduate level students
• Training and/or experience in global public health, global pediatrics, or child health.
• Experience in conducting research in global health settings.
• Demonstrated ability or experience in analyzing large and complex multi-country datasets on child health outcomes.
• Familiarity with ethical principles and considerations in global health research.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to write and publish first-authored articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Training and/or experience in biostatistical and epidemiological modeling, including linear, logistic, and Poisson regression, causal inference methods, and longitudinal data analysis.
• PhD or MD with interest in global child health

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

What This Job Offers

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