Postdoctoral Scholar Research

usf.edu; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition programs

Generous leave

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

The University of South Florida seeks postdoctoral fellows to conduct research aligned with funded maternal and child health projects. Fellows will be mentored by experienced faculty and publish significant findings in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities include collaborating with MCH faculty and partners, developing grant proposals, and teaching one or two undergraduate/graduate courses per year while leading seminars and training activities.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in maternal and child health, social/behavioral sciences, epidemiology, public health, or a closely related field earned prior to hiring date.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals of recognized excellence.
• Teaching experience (may be as a teaching assistant or in another instructional capacity).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MCH faculty and postdoctoral fellows in other funded programs, and with partners regionally and nationally.
• Develop grant proposals with faculty and publish in peer‑reviewed literature.
• Teach one or two undergraduate/graduate classes per year and participate in seminars and training events.

Skills

Publication record

Teaching experience

Education

Doctoral degree in maternal and child health or related field

Job description

• Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

Job Description

The principal duties and obligations of the appointment are to conduct research in accordance with the needs of the funded research grant and to generate data that will result in significant articles published in highly ranked, peer-reviewed journals. Fellows will be mentored by matched research faculty and develop plans for professional growth.

Additional Information for Applicants

Applicants must have current, permanent work authorization in the United States that does not and will not require employer sponsorship, visa transfer, or future work authorization support. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship (including but not limited to H-1B, H-2, O-1, TN/TD) or employment-based permanent residency sponsorship. Candidates whose authorization to work in the U.S. is dependent on employer sponsorship (whether now or in the future) will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with MCH faculty and postdoctoral fellows in other MCHB-funded programs, as well as with Title V and other MCH organizations and partners locally, regionally, and nationwide. Fellows will be expected to further their research by developing grant proposals with faculty and publishing in the peer-reviewed literature, in addition to collaborating with ongoing MCH faculty research. Support for professional conferences and other dissemination activities will be provided. Fellows will teach one or two undergraduate/graduate classes per year and participate/lead other seminars and training events.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in maternal and child health, social/behavioral sciences, epidemiology, public health, or a closely related field to be earned prior to hiring date
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals of recognized excellence
• Teaching experience (may be as a teaching assistant or in another instructional capacity)

Additional Information for Applicants

Applicants must have current, permanent work authorization in the United States that does not and will not require employer sponsorship, visa transfer, or future work authorization support. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship (including but not limited to H-1B, H-2, O-1, TN/TD) or employment-based permanent residency sponsorship. Candidates whose authorization to work in the U.S. is dependent on employer sponsorship (whether now or in the future) will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Defined research focus including (but not limited to) maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women’s health, sexual/reproductive health, family/community violence, and unintentional injury
• Unique skillsets in advanced quantitative/qualitative research methodologies, MCH practice/policy development, epidemiology, health education/promotion, dissemination and implementation science, health literacy, social marketing, translational research, community engagement, quality improvement, and/or new technology
• Established record of scholarly research
• Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring graduate students

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.