Research Investigator-Research Assistant Professor

Research Investigator-Research Assistant Professor

• The names and contact information of three references
• Academic transcripts from graduate school (if a recent graduate)

Abou t the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity

The position will be based in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity (HBHE) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students, and staff of HBHE work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities, and facilitate collective action for social change.

Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into actionable, and the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.

The Prevention Research Collaborative at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated researcher to support and expand the work of the Collaborative in the areas of youth development, mental health, violence prevention, and structural approaches to promoting health equity within school and community environments. The Prevention Research Collaborative brings together research teams from the CDC-funded Prevention Research Center, Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center, Partners Engaged in Equity Research Hub, Healthy Minds Network, Housing Solutions for Health Equity, and several affiliated federally-funded research initiatives focusing on school and community-based approaches to promoting safe, healthy, and equitable communities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in federal grant writing and submissions and a strong publication record in a related field. This individual is a creative and productive researcher seeking a full-time career in prevention research. Given the nature of responsibilities they would assume if joining the Collaborative, they should be able to lead their own research program while exploring collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to addressing complex public health issues with a focus on health disparities, structural determinants of health, and health equity.

The candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and demonstrate potential for scholarly development, including a history of peer-reviewed publications and external funding.

This position will initially be supported through currently funded projects and Centers with opportunities for collaboration with faculty engaged in the areas of housing, firearm injury prevention, youth development, health equity, and structural determinants of health. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of the PRC Collaborative research program by leading grant proposal submissions, manuscript development, and research translation and dissemination activities.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice principles.

Candidates should know that classroom teaching is not part of the job responsibilities as this is not a tenure-track position. The candidate should be able to carry out research tasks independently yet collaborate effectively with other research investigators.

Research Assistant Professor

Completion of two or more years of postdoctoral experience, either as a fellow or in an early-career faculty position.

A Ph.D. with graduate-level training in a social or behavioral science, such as public health, urban planning, social work, community psychology, education, or a related field.

• Strong methodological skills. While candidates may emphasize either quantitative or qualitative methods, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in both approaches.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific writing, data analysis, data management, and evaluation planning, with a publication record in related fields.
• Experience with social science program planning and evaluation methods, including needs assessments, survey design, and focus groups.
• Experience managing and implementing research projects, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, reporting to funders, and supervising staff and students.
• Experience and interest in collaborating with community partners to implement applied research projects.
• Excellent oral and written…