Contractual - Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Morgan State University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University invites applications for a Contractual - Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Dean Community Health & Policy department in Washington, DC. The role carries a full-time status with an annual salary range of $60,000 to $70,000.

The incumbent will lead CUHE research tasks, analyze large datasets, teach one course, and present findings to stakeholders while developing scholarly manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications

• PhD in Public Health, Health Education, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Two years of research experience is required.
• Preferences include community-based research experience and strong data collection/analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead identified CUHE research projects tasks (e.g., tool development, community assessments, progress reports).
• Collect, clean, synthesize, and analyze large quantitative and qualitative datasets.
• Teach one course during the academic year in the School of Community Health and Policy.
• Represent the research team in projects and community meetings.
• Communicate research findings via presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare at least one academic paper or manuscript for publishing in a peer-reviewed venue.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Qualitative data analysis

Research coordination

Community engagement

Education

PhD in Public Health or related field

Job description

Posting Summary

Job Title: Contractual - Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Division: Divison of Academic Affairs

Department: Dean Community Health & Policy

Job Effective Date: 04/09/2026

Job End Date: 06/30/2027

Work Status: Full Time

Position Category: Contractual

FLSA: Annual Salary $60,000 - $70,000 / year

Pays: $60,000 - $70,000 / year

Percentage Amount: 100

Fund Source: State Support

Requisition Reason: Vacancy

Job Duties

• Lead identified CUHE research projects tasks (i.e., tool development, community assessments, progress reports, etc.)
• Collect, clean, synthesize, and analyze large quantitative and qualitative datasets for various research projects
• Teach one course during the academic year in the School of Community Health and Policy
• Serve as a representative to a variety of projects and community meetings on behalf of the research team
• Communicate research findings via presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare at least one academic paper or manuscript for publishing in a peer-reviewed journal or other dissemination platforms
• Other duties as assigned

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education

A PhD. in Public Health, Health Education, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or related field from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience

Two years of research experience is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences

• Community based research experience preferred
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, and analysis skills.