Postdoc: Adversity, Health & Lifecourse Research

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania’s Population Studies Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position focusing on Adversity and Health within the MLSFH project. The role involves analyzing longitudinal data to understand how childhood adversity affects health across the life course and generations, and collaborating with researchers in the USA and Malawi.

The postdoc will engage in data analyses, manuscript drafting, grant support, and dissemination at conferences, contributing to a

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze longitudinal MLSFH data on the adolescent/young adult cohort to estimate the impacts of adverse childhood experience (ACEs) on health across the life course and 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 data analysis

Econometrics

English communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in epidemiology, economics, demography, sociology, psychology or related fields

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania’s Population Studies Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position focusing on Adversity and Health within the MLSFH project. The role involves analyzing longitudinal data to understand how childhood adversity affects health across the life course and generations, and collaborating with researchers in the USA and Malawi.

The postdoc will engage in data analyses, manuscript drafting, grant support, and dissemination at conferences, contributing to a