Postdoctoral Fellow; Remote - School of Public Health

Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Center on Violence and Health within the School of Public Health at WashU is pleased to offer one full-time, two-year postdoctoral fellowship for the  academic years. The fellowship begins in summer 2026 with a start date between June and August. The program is designed for an emerging scholar and scientist passionate about advancing the science of violence prevention and intervention in an interdisciplinary public health context.

The postdoc will have an opportunity to work closely with leading faculty who are committed to informing and shaping evidence-based practice and policy that foster safer, healthier, and more equitable communities.

School of Public Health WashU launched the School of Public Health in January 2025 – the University's first new School in 100 years. The School is led by the inaugural Dean, Dr. Sandro Galea and is at the center of WashU's aspirations for interdisciplinary scholarship, education, and translation of the work. With the Dean of the School of Public Health also serving as the Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Initiatives, there is a moment-in-time opportunity to transform not only how academic public health is conducted worldwide, but also how WashU's breadth of scholarship across disciplines is conducted and applied.

In its first year, the School welcomed students, applied for accreditation, recruited faculty, appointed secondary faculty, and executed convenings to encourage public health dialogue and raise the profile of the School nationally. The school has an ambitious 4x4 plan and is working swiftly to become a leading school of public health.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Develops an independent and ambitious research program consistent with the themes of the fellowship.
• Develops a robust track record of academic papers submitted in line with the fellow's research agenda.
• Participates in grant preparation and reporting.
• Engages in translation of science and scholarship to achieve a broader reach for our work.
• Assists in the design of research projects including implementation of research.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintains collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members.
• Adheres to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated at the University remain the property of the University.

Working conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not applicable.

Driver's license:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Not applicable.

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