Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Social Sciences and Health Policy
About The Position
The Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in health equity research. Current projects focus on HIV prevention and intervention, and COVID-19 mitigation. The selected candidate will work with Dr. Tiarney Ritchwood to define both formal and informal duties. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the research fellow will be expected to advance their own program of research as part of the position. The successful applicant will have a strong interest and research experience in health disparities/health equity research focused on people of African descent; excellent oral and written communication skills; and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The successful applicant should be able to provide evidence of past work or skillsets. It is expected the individual will travel between Winston-Salem, Charlotte and occasionally Raleigh/Durham for research related activities. Other responsibilities will include:
Requirements
- Experience in health interventions, community-engaged research, and/or community-based participatory research
- Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills, with proficiency in SPSS, SAS, or Stata is preferred
- Experience leading research projects, as well as first-authored publications from that work
- Ph.D. or equivalent research doctorate (e.g. Sc.D.) in any relevant discipline, including public health and the social and behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology). Candidates must have received a doctoral degree from an accredited educational institution by the start of the appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with at least 1-2 years of postdoctoral research experience are preferred
Responsibilities
- Managing ongoing and new studies, both domestic and international
- Collaborating with faculty on grant writing efforts
- Writing and publishing manuscripts
- Managing study data
- Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
- Working with, training, and mentoring students and other project staff
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
