Postdoctoral Scholar UC Merced's Public Health Department

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position title:

Postdoctoral Scholar. Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836. Percent time: 100%. Anticipated start:
Open until filled. Position duration: 2 years.

Open date:
April 7, 2026. Next review date:
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Final date:
Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Dr. Maria‑Elena De Trinidad Young in UC Merced's Public Health Department seeks a postdoctoral scholar to collaborate on quantitative and qualitative research regarding the population health impacts of immigration policies and enforcement. The postdoc will work closely with researchers and students on two projects: (1) Policies Influencing Rural Latino Health (PIRLH), a multi‑level study of the impact of immigration policy on mental health and health‑care access of Latino adults in rural California and Arizona;

the postdoc will supervise community‑engaged data dissemination, conduct survey data analysis, lead and contribute to manuscripts, and may assist with supplemental qualitative data collection; (2) an ongoing survey study on the social, economic, and health costs of mass deportation in California, where the postdoc will support a qualitative interview team, supervise research assistants, attend team meetings, present at conferences, and communicate with the study advisory board.

• Ph.D. in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Community Health Sciences, Health/Public Policy, or related social, behavioral, or population science field.
• Interest in health equity and rural health research.
• Strong methodological and data analysis skills (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods).
• Highly self‑motivated individuals who can conduct independent and collaborative scientific research.
• Willingness to mentor and assist undergraduate research assistants.

• Knowledge of immigrant health.
• Knowledge of immigration laws and policies.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills.
• Interest in qualitative research methods.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research
• Authorization to Release Information Form – applicant must disclose if subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct as defined by UC policy. Required Authorization of Information Release form must be completed, signed, and uploaded.

• Three references (contact information only).

Apply link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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Help contact: mariaelena

UC Merced is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H‑1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are ineligible for this position.

Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and APM 035:
Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.

Merced, CA