Postdoctoral Scholar Department Of Epidemiology Mcv Main Campus

State of Virginia; Virginia; Sur place; USD 54 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Public Health invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a research program led by Dr. Emily Zimmerman, focusing on community-based participatory research, social drivers of health, and substance use treatment.

The fellow will conduct federally funded research, lead manuscripts, and develop grant applications within a multidisciplinary setting across the School of Public Health and community partners.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, social science, behavioral science, or closely related field
• Research experience in community engagement, CBPR, and underserved populations
• Demonstrated scientific writing expertise with peer-reviewed publications
• Strong research skills in analyzing social, behavioral, clinical, or public health data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaborative skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and fostering respectful professional environments

Responsabilités

• Conduct federally funded research, lead manuscripts, develop grant applications
• Participate in a multidisciplinary research environment across the School of Public Health and community partners
• Receive intensive mentorship for an early-career scientist developing an independent research program

Connaissances

CBPR experience

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Collaboration

Public health knowledge

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Description du poste

The Department of Epidemiology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Public Health seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to join Dr. Emily Zimmerman's research program focused on community-based participatory research, social drivers of health, and substance use treatment. The fellow will conduct federally funded research, lead manuscripts, develop grant applications, and participate in a multidisciplinary research environment across the School of Public Health and community partners. This position offers intensive mentorship for an early-career scientist developing an independent research program.

Key qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, social science, behavioral science, or closely related field
• Research experience in community engagement, CBPR, and underserved populations
• Demonstrated scientific writing expertise with peer-reviewed publications
• Strong research skills in analyzing social, behavioral, clinical, or public health data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaborative skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and fostering respectful professional environments