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JPF08339 UCI - Public Health Postdoctoral Fellow for Dean Boden-Albala

University of California, Irvine, California, United States, 92713


Home > JPF08339 UCI - Public Health Postdoctoral Fellow for Dean Boden-AlbalaJPF08339 UCI - Public Health Postdoctoral Fellow for Dean Boden-Albala

Location:856 Health Sciences Quad University of CaliforniaIrvine, CA 92697-3957Job Posted Date:October 24, 2023Full-time PositionsPostdoc PositionsPopulation:OtherThe Department of Health, Society, and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine Program in Public Health is seeking candidates interested in writing and policy structure for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow. This candidate will report to Dr. Bernadette Boden-Albala and work within an interdisciplinary research group that focuses on cardio- and cerebrovascular health outcomes within multiethnic communities and utilizes community-engaged research principles. The postdoctoral scholar position is a full-time, 2-year position with the possibility of an extension conditional on satisfactory performance.The postdoctoral candidate will need to have excellent writing skills to compile and assist policy. Additionally, they will perform data management, assist in project organization, mentor graduate students, and collaborate with other team members on various tasks. They will also report findings in research papers for peer-reviewed scientific journals and at scientific conferences.QualificationsSuccessful applicants will have a strong ability to complete work independently, collaborate with others, and excellent writing skills. Applicants should have a strong proficiency in Stata, SAS (knowledge in R is a plus) and a demonstrated aptitude for learning new software is acceptable. We are especially interested in applicants who have experience with advanced structural equation modeling in any statistical software and statistical analysis. Solid knowledge of research principles and a commitment to responsible conduct of research and ethics are imperative. Applicants must also have strong knowledge of epidemiological methodology, communications skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to convey technical information to a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated interest in structural racism and the cardio- or cerebrovascular health of multiethnic communities, experience with community-engaged research, and/or experience in data records and administrative data sources (American Community Survey, Census) is preferred. Postdoctoral applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Epidemiology, Sociology, Health Behavior, Health Policy, Statistics, or a related field in addition to a track record of peer-reviewed publication of scholarly work related to their Ph.D. thesis or other research.Basic QualificationsPh.D. or equivalent degree in Epidemiology, Sociology, Health Behavior, Health Policy, Statistics, or a related fieldInterest in structural racism and/or health disparities, health equityStrong ability to complete work independently, as well as manage large research projectsSolid knowledge of research principles, epidemiological methodology is critical and a commitment to responsible conduct of research and ethics are imperativeStrong communications skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to convey technical information to a multidisciplinary teamProficiency in Stata and SAS (knowledge on R is a plus), strong statistical analysis and a demonstrated aptitude for learning new software is acceptablePreferred QualificationsExperience with advanced structural equation modeling in any statistical softwareDemonstrated interest in structural racism and health, experience with birth outcomes and birth records data, and/or experience in administrative data sources (American Community Survey, Census)Track record of peer-reviewed publication of scholarly work related to their Ph.D. thesis or other researchHow to ApplyTo apply, please submit the following documents through the online job application at:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08339 . The job ID is JPF08339 for the Postdoctoral Fellow position.Research Statement (1-2 pages, single spaced)Writing sample (publications or dissertation chapters)Names and contact information for three references

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