Post Doctoral Fellow _ StARS Center Faculty

The Center for Equity in Aging ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (SON) has an immediate opening for one post-doctoral fellow to work on state policies and data resources related to dementia care through the State Alzheimer's Research Support Center (StARS () ).This is an excellent opportunity for a fellow to assist states and state partner organizations in expanding data resource capabilities to facilitate state-based integrated and coordinated dementia care services, programs and policies.

The fellow will specifically support the data core and research innovation core and work directly with states and partner organizations focused on dementia care.

• Support pilot core application cycle activities including study sections and materials review.
• Lead and co-author manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
• Create website and digital media materials for StARS cores.
• Develop products such as toolkits, infographics, chart books in collaboration with states.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers in gerontology, nursing and geriatrics.
• Participate in grant proposal development to support the expansion of the research program and the fellow's own research interests.
• Supervise and mentor research assistants.

The initial appointment is for one year; renewal for a second year is expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.

• PhD (or equivalent) in public health, epidemiology, health services, health policy, gerontology, nursing or social work.
• Evidence of strong methodological skills (published manuscripts).
• Proven ability to communicate findings to both academic and lay audiences, and to work effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, collaborative, and able to balance independent research with teamwork across multiple projects.

NOTE:

This role may be fully remote with supervisor approval. Fellow must be able to commute to Johns Hopkins University (at their own expense) at least twice per year for in-person events.

Salary:
Range $67,000-$90,000

Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis until the slot is filled.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Katherine Ornstein ornstein

Job Type: Full Time