Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Social Sciences and Health Policy
$30 - $45 / hour
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$30.15 - $45.25The Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in health equity research. Current projects focus on HIV prevention and intervention, and COVID-19 mitigation. The selected candidate will work with Dr. Tiarney Ritchwood to define both formal and informal duties. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the fellow will be expected to advance their own program of research as part of the position. Other responsibilities will include:
- Managing ongoing and new studies, both domestic and international.
- Collaborating with faculty on grant writing efforts
- Writing and publishing manuscripts
- Managing study data
- Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
- Working with, training, and mentoring students and other project staff
- The successful applicant will have a strong interest and research experience in health disparities/health equity research focused on people of African descent; excellent oral and written communication skills; and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The successful applicant should be able to provide evidence of past work or skillsets.
- It is expected the individual will travel between Winston-Salem, Charlotte and occasionally Raleigh/Durham for research related activities.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Experience in health interventions, community-engaged research, and/or community-based participatory research
- Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills, with proficiency in SPSS, SAS, or Stata is preferred
- Experience leading research projects, as well as first-authored publications from that work
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. or equivalent research doctorate (e.g. Sc.D.) in any relevant discipline, including public health and the social and behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology). Candidates must have received a doctoral degree from an accredited educational institution by the start of the appointment.
EXPERIENCE
Candidates with at least 1-2 years of postdoctoral research experience are preferred
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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