Postdoctoral Research Fellow >

Tulane University School of Medicine; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health institution seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate climate change impacts on health. The role includes study design, data analysis, and mentorship, with opportunities for career development and participation in a multidisciplinary research team.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Environmental Health or related field.
• Experience in data analysis and manuscript preparation desirable.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research studies on climate change impacts.
• Analyze data and prepare scientific manuscripts.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Data analysis

Research proposal development

Mentoring

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Environmental Health or related field

Job description

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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.

The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Mostafijur Rahman, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences. The postdoctoral researcher will actively engage in various scientific activities, including study design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, presenting study findings at conferences, and developing research proposals. Additionally, the candidate will participate in career development activities and will be encouraged to apply for transitional career awards and/or mentored career development awards.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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