Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Equity & HIV Prevention

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the HEEAT Lab to advance health equity through community-engaged research and dissemination science. The role is onsite at Duke in Durham, NC, with mentorship, grant-writing experience, and opportunities to develop an independent research program.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD or equivalent and a track record in NIH-funded research, strong writing skills, and a commitment to collaborative scholarship that

Qualifications

• PhD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctorate in nursing, public health, behavioral sciences, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated research experience.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
• Commitment to collaborative, community-engaged research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research.
• Analyze data and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Assist with NIH and foundation grant development.
• Engage with community partners, advisory councils, and stakeholders.
• Present research at scientific conferences and community events.
• Develop dissemination products including reports, infographics, videos, and social media content.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and junior trainees.
• Develop an independent research agenda.
• Advance HEEAT Lab initiatives.

Skills

Demonstrated research experience

Strong scientific writing and comms

Commitment to collaborative, community

Education

PhD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctorate in nursing, public health, behavioral sciences, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, or a related field

Tools

NIH-funded research experience

Job description

Duke University School of Nursing invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the HEEAT Lab to advance health equity through community-engaged research and dissemination science. The role is onsite at Duke in Durham, NC, with mentorship, grant-writing experience, and opportunities to develop an independent research program.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD or equivalent and a track record in NIH-funded research, strong writing skills, and a commitment to collaborative scholarship that