Postdoctoral Fellow – Community Based Participatory Research

Furman University•Lexington, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join a collaborative team advancing research on the non-medical drivers of health and their impact on chronic disease. This opportunity offers applied research experience grounded in community-based participatory research (CBPR), in partnership with Clemson University, Prisma Health, and LiveWell Greenville. Fellows may also engage with national research networks through affiliated institutions.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, DrPH, DNP, DHA) in public health, community health, epidemiology, healthcare administration, or a related discipline
Degree must be earned within the last three years (ABD candidates will be considered if degree is conferred by the start date)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage academic and non-academic audiences
Experience working with or alongside historically excluded communities

Nice To Haves

Background in health equity, public health policy, or systems-level interventions is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to applied research projects focused on community health and health equity
Conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support program development and evaluation
Prepare manuscripts, policy briefs, and community reports; present findings in academic and public forums
Translate research into practice by co-developing and evaluating sustainable, community-informed programs
Contribute to grant writing and assist in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities
Build and strengthen partnerships across academic, clinical, and community sectors
Support capacity-building efforts among community partners through training and technical assistance
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students engaged in community health research
Collaborate in the design and facilitation of seminars, workshops, or academic courses
Engage in a structured CBPR training curriculum (synchronous and asynchronous modules)
Develop accessible communication materials to share findings with broad audiences
Participate in dissemination activities that inform policy and improve health outcomes