Hybrid Postdoc: Cardiovascular Aging Research Fellow

Hebrew-Seniorlife-5; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife Marcus Institute for Aging Research announces a two-year postdoctoral fellowship focused on cardiovascular health in frail older adults. Under Harvard Medical School mentorship, the fellow will conduct database research using Medicare and EHR data, producing manuscripts and advancing career development.

The program emphasizes epidemiology and gerontology methods, with opportunities for independent funding and collaboration across aging and cardiovascular research teams.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD or equivalent in medicine, epidemiology, gerontology, or related health sciences.
• Experience with Medicare data or large EHR datasets preferred.
• Strong research record with database analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct database research using cohort studies and real-world data (claims/EHR).
• Develop research protocols, perform analyses, interpret results, and prepare manuscripts.
• Collaborate with HMS faculty and multidisciplinary teams; contribute to career development activities.

Skills

Cardiovascular knowledge

Medicare data experience

Data analysis

Stata

R

SAS

English writing

Team leadership

Project management

Education

MD or PhD or equivalent

Background in epidemiology or gerontology

Tools

Stata

R

SAS

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife Marcus Institute for Aging Research announces a two-year postdoctoral fellowship focused on cardiovascular health in frail older adults. Under Harvard Medical School mentorship, the fellow will conduct database research using Medicare and EHR data, producing manuscripts and advancing career development.

The program emphasizes epidemiology and gerontology methods, with opportunities for independent funding and collaboration across aging and cardiovascular research teams.