2-Year Interdisciplinary Health Postdoc Fellow

Washington University in St. Louis; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bursky School of Public Health at Washington University invites applications for a full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2027-2029 years. The program focuses on interdisciplinary science in shared decision making and health communication within health systems, with opportunities to work with leading faculty.

The fellowship begins July 1, 2027, and provides collaboration on projects such as patient portal communication and decision support for aging populations within WashU's

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
• No specific certification or professional license required.
• No specific work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develops an independent and ambitious research program aligned with fellowship themes.
• Develops a robust track record of papers and publications.
• Participates in grant preparation and reporting.
• Translates research findings to broader audiences and health systems.
• Assists in designing research projects and implementing research methods.
• Adheres to ethical standards in research while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Research planning

Grant writing

Academic publishing

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or MD or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

The Bursky School of Public Health at Washington University invites applications for a full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2027-2029 years. The program focuses on interdisciplinary science in shared decision making and health communication within health systems, with opportunities to work with leading faculty.

The fellowship begins July 1, 2027, and provides collaboration on projects such as patient portal communication and decision support for aging populations within WashU's