Postdoctoral Fellow – Community Based Participatory Research

Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellow – Community Based Participatory Research

Professionals

Full time

6S

Salary

IACH Post Doc

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join a collaborative team advancing research on the non-medical drivers of health and their impact on chronic disease. This opportunity offers applied research experience grounded in community-based participatory research (CBPR), in partnership with Clemson University, Prisma Health, and Live Well Greenville. Fellows may also engage with national research networks through affiliated institutions.

• Lead and contribute to applied research projects focused on community health and health equity
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support program development and evaluation
• Prepare manuscripts, policy briefs, and community reports; present findings in academic and public forums
• Translate research into practice by co-developing and evaluating sustainable, community-informed programs
• Contribute to grant writing and assist in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities
• Build and strengthen partnerships across academic, clinical, and community sectors
• Support capacity-building efforts among community partners through training and technical assistance
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students engaged in community health research
• Collaborate in the design and facilitation of seminars, workshops, or academic courses
• Engage in a structured CBPR training curriculum (synchronous and asynchronous modules)
• Develop accessible communication materials to share findings with broad audiences
• Participate in dissemination activities that inform policy and improve health outcomes

• Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, DrPH, DNP, DHA) in public health, community health, epidemiology, healthcare administration, or a related discipline
• Degree must be earned within the last three years (ABD candidates will be considered if degree is conferred by the start date)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage academic and non-academic audiences
• Experience working with or alongside historically excluded communities
• Background in health equity, public health policy, or systems-level interventions is a plus

Doctorate