Research Associate: LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Translation

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania’s Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative seeks a Research Associate in the Academic Support Staff to advance an independent program of scholarship aligned with equity‑focused objectives. The role involves leading research, developing interventions, and disseminating results across sectors to inform scalable health innovations.

The appointment is initially for one year, with possible renewal contingent on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant field (public health, nursing, behavioral or social sciences, epidemiology, health policy, implementation science).
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications and evidence of independent funding.
• Experience in LGBTQ+ health, HIV health equity, aging and life course approaches, or digital health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct rigorous research aligned with Eidos’ mission.
• Develop, test, and evaluate interventions and implementation strategies.
• Disseminate findings to academic and non‑academic audiences and translate evidence into scalable programs.
• Collaborate across academic and non‑academic sectors for multi‑sector partnerships.

Skills

Peer‑reviewed publications

Independent funding

Collaborative research

LGBTQ+ health

Health equity

Education

Ph.D. in public health, nursing, social or behavioral sciences, epidemiology, health policy, or implementation science

Job description

University of Pennsylvania’s Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative seeks a Research Associate in the Academic Support Staff to advance an independent program of scholarship aligned with equity‑focused objectives. The role involves leading research, developing interventions, and disseminating results across sectors to inform scalable health innovations.

The appointment is initially for one year, with possible renewal contingent on funding and performance.