Postdoctoral Research Fellow >

Tulane University School of Medicine; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in South Africa is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary team. The role involves designing studies, analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, mentoring students, and presenting findings related to climate change impacts on health. Initial one-year appointment with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual.
• Experience in study design and data analysis is preferred.
• Strong manuscript preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct studies.
• Analyze data and prepare manuscripts.
• Mentor students and present findings.

Job description

Overview

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (CSWSPHTM) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary team working on a National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program-funded project. This project investigates the impacts of several climate change-induced risk factors—such as heat, humidity, tropical storms, and floods—on cardiovascular, respiratory, and mental health outcomes in the Gulf South region of the United States, determines their cumulative effects, and assesses the vulnerabilities to these impacts.

Responsibilities

• Study design
• Data analysis
• Manuscript preparation
• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• Presenting study findings at conferences
• Developing research proposals
• Participating in career development activities and applying for transitional career awards and/or mentored career development awards

Appointment details

The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years based on performance.