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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position

Description

The Department of Health, Society, and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine Program in Public Health is seeking candidates interested in structural racism and health research for the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Dr. Annie Ro and Dr. Nancy Fleischer (University of Michigan) lead an active, interdisciplinary research group that focuses on exposure to structural racism within families and birth outcomes. The postdoctoral scholar position is a full-time, 12-month position with the possibility of an extension conditional on satisfactory performance.

Background: Drs. Ro and Fleischer are leading an NIH-funded project examining the role of intergenerational exposure to structural racism across multiple domains among Black and White families. The postdoctoral candidate will compile structural racism data and birth records data and conduct statistical analysis of data linking area-level structural racism measures to birth outcomes. Additionally, they will perform data management, assist in project organization, mentor graduate students, and collaborate with other team members on various tasks. They will also report findings in research papers for peer-reviewed scientific journals and at scientific conferences.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will have a strong ability to complete work independently, as well as manage large research projects. Applicants should have a strong proficiency in Stata, although SAS or R and a demonstrated aptitude for learning new software is acceptable. We are especially interested in applicants who have experience with advanced structural equation modeling in any statistical software. Solid knowledge of research principles and a commitment to responsible conduct of research and ethics are imperative. Applicants must also have strong communications skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to convey technical information to a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated interest in structural racism and health, experience with birth outcomes and birth records data, and/or experience in administrative data sources (American Community Survey, Census) is preferred. Postdoctoral applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Epidemiology, Sociology, Health Behavior, Health Policy, Statistics, or a related field in addition to a track record of peer-reviewed publication of scholarly work related to their Ph.D. thesis or other research.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents through the online job application at: [https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08047]. The job ID is JPF08047 for the Postdoctoral Fellow position.

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement (1-2 pages, single spaces)
4. Writing sample (publications or dissertation chapters)
5. Names and contact information for three references

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Annie Ro (annie.ro@uci.edu). Review of applications will begin in early 2023 and continue until suitable candidates are identified.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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