Postdoc: Adversity & Health in Early Adulthood

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Population Studies Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Adversity and Health. The project leverages MLSFH data to examine how early adversity shapes health across the life course and generations, with collaborations in the USA and Malawi.

The fellow will analyze longitudinal data, work with an international team, present findings at conferences, draft manuscripts, and assist with NIH grant activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in epidemiology, economics, demography, sociology, psychology and/or related fields.
• Interest in global health, childhood adversity, sexual and reproductive health and/or life course analyses.
• Skills in quantitative data and econometric/statistical analysis.
• Excellent English verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting with an international research team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze longitudinal MLSFH data on the adolescent/young adult cohort to estimate the impacts of adverse childhood experience (ACEs) on health both across the life course and across generations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary and international research team and with community stakeholders
• Disseminate research findings at scientific conferences and stakeholder meetings
• Draft manuscripts for scientific publication
• Provide technical and written assistance on grants for NIH and other external funding

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Econometric analysis

English fluency

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania's Population Studies Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Adversity and Health. The project leverages MLSFH data to examine how early adversity shapes health across the life course and generations, with collaborations in the USA and Malawi.

The fellow will analyze longitudinal data, work with an international team, present findings at conferences, draft manuscripts, and assist with NIH grant activities.