Post-Doctoral Scholar
4 weeks ago
The Opportunity
The Postdoctoral Scholar will provide support in coordinating, managing, and conducting highly specialized epidemiology and community-based participatory research focusing on transgender health and other health disparities research. The scholar will contribute to and assist with all aspects of research, including study conceptualization, overseeing the collection of data, planning and carrying out quantitative and qualitative analyses, presenting results at research conferences, and preparing manuscripts for publication. In addition, the scholar may contribute to and gain experience with the preparation and submission of a proposal for federal funding. The postdoc will be mentored directly by Dr. Elena Cyrus and will have the opportunity to collaborate with others within the Department of Population Health Sciences, College of Medicine.
Additional information about the Department of Population Health Sciences and its current faculty can be found at: https://med.ucf.edu/academics/academic-departments/population-health/population-health-sciences-faculty/.
Position Responsibilities
Engage in data analysis, manuscript writing, and proposal development related to a range of health disparities topics such as vaccine hesitancy, im/migrant and refugee health, and sexual and gender minority populations. Participate in the day-to-day execution of the study To Reach Unrestricted Services for Transgender Women (TRUST) under the supervision and mentorship of Dr. Cyrus Work with transgender populations in community-based and office-based settings, aiding in protocol development, data collection, and statistical analyses Participate with faculty and other fellows and trainees, in the development of research manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Prepare a research proposal for extramural support Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D., or equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field required. Strong skills in writing, good communication, and team-building skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience using Redcap, SPSS or other analytic platforms. Knowledge of epidemiology or cohort study design and statistical analyses is desired. Expertise in sexual and gender minority research is desirable.
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates must upload: a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. Incomplete applications with missing documents cannot be considered.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Questions regarding this search may be directed to Brittany Hofmann, HR Business Partner, at Brittany.hofmann@ucf.edu.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
N/A
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
- Retirement savings options.
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
- Education assistance.
- Flexible work environment.
- And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Medicine (COM) - Population Health OperationsWork Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Expected Salary
NegotiableEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.
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As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
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