Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellow

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Texas Southern University offers postdoctoral scholars with a PhD in public health or a related field (e.g., health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, implementation sciences), the foundational scientific and career development training needed for success in academia and health services research. This is a three-year fellowship program. The fellow will receive research training and individualized one-on-one mentoring, supported by a multidisciplinary team of investigators with expertise in social, behavioral, and public health. This is a full-time research training experience that includes opportunities to design and conduct community-based interventional, epidemiological, implementation, and quasi-experimental research. The ideal candidate for this position will be an individual who has completed a doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health or a related discipline, with experience in intervention research, grant writing, and leading authorships on scientific publications, and a desire to pursue an academic career. The objectives of the fellowship are to train the fellow to become an independent investigator pursuing an academic position (e.g., Assistant Professor).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Postdoctoral Fellow is specialized research professional trained in public health research, health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and implementation sciences with a commitment to advancing health care outcomes through rigorous science. The Postdoctoral Fellow is a highly collaborative, self-motivated, and creative person who is adaptable to new processes and capable of functioning independently. The Postdoctoral Fellow is experienced in designing and leading interventional/implementation and community engagement studies, mentoring students, securing external funding, and disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications 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, data collection, analysis, IRB submissions; support pragmatic evaluations, 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 national conferences
• Prepare and submit manuscripts for publications
• Prepare applications for funding, as appropriate to fellow’s research interests and goals

Community and Program Engagement (~20%)

• Engage with community partners, public health agencies, and international research collaborators to support program goals, community-based research activities, and global health initiatives

Teaching (~20%)

• Complete the University’s teaching certificate program
• Support teaching and learning in health sciences and public health programs through lectures, interactive lessons, and assessments in global health, health disparities, mHealth, maternal health, nutrition, and social determinants of health
• Mentor and supervise Master’s and PharmD/PhD students in study design, statistical analysis, thesis preparation, and academic writing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skill in:

• Demonstrated skills in computer software applications and research 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 and analysis
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and exercise sound judgment
• Detail-oriented, ability to problem-solve, and decision-making
• Multitasking and time management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal skills, and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated experience in effective conflict management and resolution

Ability to:

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

Work Experience

Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks 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 community health research is strongly preferred
• Experience with human subject study data management, randomized controlled trials, and quasi-experimental study designs

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Routine office environment, sitting or standing in one location much of the time
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the program
• Works closely with the direct report to complete assigned tasks and activities in research
• Some travel locally and to surrounding counties in the greater Houston area is expected (~10%)

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Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • Do you have a Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health or a related field (e.g., epidemiology, health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, implementation sciences) from an accredited institution?
     • Yes
     • No
2. • Do you have experience with mobile health/digital health interventions, health education, social and behavioral interventions, or community health research?
     • Yes
     • No
3. • Do you have experience with human subject study data management, randomized controlled trials, and quasi-experimental study designs?
     • Yes
     • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Official Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Reference Letter 1
3. Reference Letter 2
4. Reference Letter 3