Research Fellow​/Trainee - METRIC

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The Department of Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, is seeking postdoctoral fellows for a NHLBI-funded training grant in cardiovascular diseases and related conditions. The METRIC T32 training grant utilizes a multidisciplinary approach and a mentor-based model to train diverse pre-doctoral and post-doctoral candidates in the study of inequalities in cardiovascular health and health care. The program is designed to prepare outstanding candidates for a successful research career that will ultimately help reduce health disparities in cardiovascular disease.

METRIC is housed in the Department of Epidemiology and draws faculty with diverse expertise and at various career stages from schools and departments across Emory. Trainees work with top investigators in cardiovascular sciences from diverse disciplines, from basic sciences to epidemiology, cardiology, interventions, and health policy.

The program combines training in graduate degree programs in the Rollins School of Public Health with multidisciplinary research experiences working with top investigators in cardiovascular sciences from diverse disciplines, from basic sciences to epidemiology, cardiology, genetics, interventions, and health policy. The training follows a mentor-based model with formal didactic work in areas relevant to research in cardiovascular health inequalities (e.g., statistics, epidemiology, social determinants of health, and cardiovascular physiology), and practical training in grantsmanship, research ethics, and career development.

Postdoctoral Fellows:

• MDs from various backgrounds pursuing a research career in cardiovascular disease, or PhD graduates in epidemiology, behavioral sciences, environmental sciences, health policy, or other relevant disciplines.
• Opportunity to obtain a MS in Clinical Research.
• Program covers stipend for up to two years.
• Postdoctoral applicants should include a statement of research interests and proposed goals for the fellowship; curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation.

Criteria for appointment to the training program will include academic potential, previous experience, research interest in cardiovascular health inequalities, and compatibility with existing mentors. Only U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents are eligible for this program.

NOTE:

Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.