Postdoc Research Associate

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The primary purposes of this 2-year, post-doctoral, Research Associate position are to: 1) train the Research Associate in healthy equity-focused, community-engaged research as part of ongoing work in the Meharry/Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core; and 2) prepare the Research Associate for an academic career that includes healthy equity-focused, community-engaged research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an independent, health equity-focused, community-engagement research project.
• Contribute to health-equity focused, community-engaged research projects of faculty mentors and faculty affiliated with the Meharry/Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core.
• Submit first-authored research manuscripts based on independent research project and those conducted in collaboration with faculty members.
• Present research at local and national conferences.
• Participate in community-engaged research training and other professional development opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of computing software and tools
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and flexible
• Able to work independently when required

Required Education and Experience

• Completed doctoral degree in a public health, community health, or related scientific field is required.
• Demonstrated interest/experience in health disparities and/or equity-focused, community-engaged research.

Other Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• 1-page statement of research interests and skills
• Two examples of written work
• List of three people that can provide professional references

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education

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