Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellow

Texas Southern University

Houston (TX)

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USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Texas Southern University invites applications for a Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellow. This is a full-time, 3-year fellowship designed to develop independent investigators in public health via mentored research across interventional, epidemiological, and implementation studies.

The fellow will engage in community-based projects, manuscript development, and grant writing while advancing career goals in academia and health services research.

Qualifications

PhD in public health or related field from an accredited institution.
Experience in intervention research, grant writing, and leading authorships.
Desire to pursue an academic career and become an independent investigator.

Responsibilities

Participate in formal research training curriculum, seminars, and workshops in public health or related fields.
Conduct research activities, including recruiting/enrolling participants, data collection, IRB submissions; support pragmatic evaluations, grant reporting, and budget management.
Prepare and submit manuscripts for publications and present research findings at local and national conferences.
Engage with community partners, public health agencies, and international collaborators to support program goals.
Mentor and supervise Master’s and PhD students in study design, statistical analysis, and academic writing.

Skills

MS Office 365

STATA

REDCap

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Public speaking

Conflict management

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health or related field

Job description

Posting Details

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

TSU203833

Official TSU Title

Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellow

Grant Title

Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY : The Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at TexasSouthern University offers postdoctoral scholars with a PhD inpublic health or a related field (e.g., health sciences, socialandbehavioral sciences, implementation sciences), the foundationalscientific and career development training needed for success inacademia and health services research. This is a three-yearfellowship program. The fellow will receive research training andindividualized one-on-one mentoring, supported by amultidisciplinary team of investigators with expertise in social,behavioral, and public health. This is a full-time researchtraining experience that includes opportunities to design andconduct community-based interventional, epidemiological,implementation, and quasi-experimental research. The idealcandidate for this position will be an individual who has completeda doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health or arelated discipline, with experience in intervention research, grantwriting, and leading authorships on scientific publications, and a desire to pursue an academic career. The objectives of thefellowship are to train the fellow to become an independentinvestigator pursuing an academic position (e.g., AssistantProfessor).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

The Postdoctoral Fellow is specialized research professional trained in public health research, health sciences, social andbehavioral sciences, and implementation sciences with a commitment to advancing health care outcomes through rigorous science. The Postdoctoral Fellow is a highly collaborative, self-motivated, andcreative person who is adaptable to new processes and capable offunctioning independently. The Postdoctoral Fellow is experiencedin designing and leading interventional/implementation andcommunity engagement studies, mentoring students, securing externalfunding, and disseminating research findings through peer-reviewedpublications and international conferences.

This is a grant funded position.

Essential Duties Summary

Research Training and Education (~60%)

Participate in formalized research training curriculum, seminars, and workshops in public health or related fields
Complete research tasks assigned by mentors
Conduct a literature search and review research topics
Conduct research activities, including but not limited to recruiting and enrolling participants for research studies, datacollection, analysis, IRB submissions; support pragmaticevaluations, grant reporting, and budget management
Report to supervisor on a regular basis
Participate and present in a multidisciplinary journal club and seminars
Prepare and present research findings at local and nationalconferences
Prepare and submit manuscripts for publications
Prepare applications for funding, as appropriate to fellow’sresearch interests and goals

Community and Program Engagement (~20%)

Engage with community partners, public health agencies, andinternational research collaborators to support program goals,community-based research activities, and global healthinitiatives

Teaching (~20%)

Complete the University’s teaching certificate program
Support teaching and learning in health sciences and publichealth programs through lectures, interactive lessons, andassessments in global health, health disparities, mHealth, maternalhealth, nutrition, and social determinants of health
Mentor and supervise Master’s and PharmD/PhD students in studydesign, statistical analysis, thesis preparation, and academicwriting

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$55,038.89 - $70,174.59

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health or arelated field (e.g., epidemiology, health sciences, social andbehavioral sciences, implementation sciences) from an accreditedinstitution.

Required Licensing/Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skill in:

Demonstrated skills in computer software applications andresearch tools (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, STATA, REDCap, Teams,Outlook)
Ability to work in a team-based environment.
Conscientious to details in study planning, data collection andanalysis
Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and exercisesound judgment
Detail-oriented, ability to problem-solve, anddecision-making
Multitasking and time management
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal skills, andpublic speaking skills
Demonstrated experience in effective conflict management andresolution

Ability to:

Independent use of technology, virtual meeting platforms
Ability to learn and adapt to new processes
Demonstrated ability to write scientific manuscripts forpeer-reviewed journals, prepare conference abstracts, and presentresearch findings at national and international conferences
Ability to adhere to organizational objectives

Work Experience

Ability to maintain the security or integrity of criticalinfrastructure, which may include communications systems, computernetworks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid,hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Preferred:

Experience with mobile health/digital health interventions,health education, social and behavioral interventions, or communityhealth research is strongly preferred
Experience with human subject study data management, randomizedcontrolled trials, and quasi-experimental study designs

Working/Environmental Conditions

Routine office environment, sitting or standing in one locationmuch of the time
Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of theprogram
Works closely with the direct report to complete assigned tasksand activities in research
Some travel locally and to surrounding counties in the greaterHouston area is expected (~10%)

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a workenvironment that is free from discrimination for all personsregardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protectedveteran status in its programs, activities, admissions oremployment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictlyobserved in all University employment-related activities such asadvertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employmenttraining, compensation, promotion, termination, and employmentbenefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment anddiscrimination in employment based on race, color, religion,gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin,individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protectedveteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance withthe provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws,including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

* Do you have a Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) inpublic health or a related field (e.g., epidemiology, healthsciences, social and behavioral sciences, implementation sciences)from an accredited institution?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience with mobile health/digital healthinterventions, health education, social and behavioralinterventions, or community health research?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience with human subject study datamanagement, randomized controlled trials, and quasi-experimentalstudy designs?
- Yes
- No