Academia and Health Services Research Postdoc Fellow

Academia and Health Services Research Postdoc Fellow

The Academia and Health Services Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Texas Southern University offers postdoctoral research scientist in natural, public health or behavioral science the foundational scientific and career development training necessary for a successful career in academia and health services research. This is a two-year fellowship program. The fellow will receive research training and individualized one‑on‑one research mentoring, supported by a multidisciplinary team of investigators with social, behavioral, public health, and clinical expertise in minority health and health disparity research.

This is a full‑time research training experience that includes opportunities to conduct basic, clinical, social, and/or behavioral research, especially on maternal child health disparities and multiple factors (individual, social, environmental) that contributed to the disparities. The ideal candidate for this position will be an individual who completed a doctoral degree with the skillset to conduct social, behavioral, or environmental studies and a desire to pursue an academia 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 a postdoctoral scientist in health disparities research and academia.
• The Postdoctoral Fellow is a highly collaborative, self‑motivated, creative person who is adaptable to new processes with capacity to function independently.
• The Postdoctoral Fellow is interested in maternal health and health disparities topics.
• This is a Grant Funded position.

Research Training and Education (~70%)

• Participate in formalized research training curriculum and seminars
• Complete the University’s teaching certificate program
• Complete research tasks assigned by mentors
• Conduct literature search and review research topics
• Participate and present in multidisciplinary journal club
• 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
• Establish a research lab on environmental toxicology analysis (for basic scientist)

Teaching (~30%)

• Support teaching and learning in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences program through lectures, interactive lessons, and assessments in maternal health‑related topics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Office 365)
• Ability to work in a team‑based environment
• Conscience to details in study planning, data collection and analysis
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations
• 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
• Able to write scientific manuscripts and prepare posters for presentation
• Ability to adhere to organizational objectives

Work Experience

• Additional training or certification in public health, social determinants of health, or related fields is preferred.

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 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%)

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

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