Research Fellow-PC-Quantitative Health Sciences-Krieger lab
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team focused on cancer communication research. The successful candidate will contribute to NIH-funded projects through a range of activities, including data collection and management, data analysis, and leading or co-authoring scholarly manuscripts. Areas of focus may include health communication, mobile health interventions, clinical trial recruitment, and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis. Candidates should demonstrate experience working in interdisciplinary teams, clinical trial recruitment and familiarity with health research methodologies. Additional training opportunities may include: Community outreach and engagement, Recruitment and dissemination science, Reducing cancer disparities, E-health technologies (e.g., patient portals, virtual humans), Grant writing and management skills, Use of unique and innovative data sources, Cancer Prevention Control and Survivorship Training, Protocol Review and Monitoring Training through the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office, Implementation Science Training.
Requirements
- Hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in health communication, communication science, public health, psychology, computer science, health services research, behavioral/social science, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate research training (e.g., dissertation or fellowship work) and a record of peer‑reviewed publications relevant to health communication, epidemiology, cancer control, or related fields.
Nice To Haves
- Bring experience with community‑engaged research
- Apply (or be familiar with) implementation science frameworks and health communication theories.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary research teams in academic medical settings.
- Communicate clearly through strong scientific writing and oral presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct qualitative, quantitative, and mixed‑methods research in health communication and implementation science.
- Analyze data using appropriate statistical and qualitative methodologies; support the development and testing of technology‑based interventions.
- Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for peer‑reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
- Support protocol development, IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in grant preparation by conducting literature reviews and supporting methods development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and community partners.
Benefits
- NIH-funded projects
- Additional training opportunities
- Community outreach and engagement
- Recruitment and dissemination science
- Reducing cancer disparities
- E-health technologies (e.g., patient portals, virtual humans)
- Grant writing and management skills
- Use of unique and innovative data sources
- Cancer Prevention Control and Survivorship Training
- Protocol Review and Monitoring Training through the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office
- Implementation Science Training
- Possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
