Postdoctoral Researcher in Health Sciences

2 weeks ago


Merced, California, United States University of California Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar-Health Sciences Research Institute

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified postdoctoral scholar to join our team at the University of California, Merced. The successful candidate will have a strong background in health equity research and a demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative scientific research.

Job Summary:

The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with our research team to advance health equity in Latino/a/x, immigrant, and rural communities in the San Joaquin Valley region. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to community-engaged research principles and experience in mixed methods and health equity research.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research on health equity and rural health, including literature reviews, data analysis, and report writing
  • Collaborate with community partners to develop and implement research projects
  • Provide qualitative research skill trainings to community partners and research assistants
  • Manage the project's database and overall project evaluation
Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Community Health Sciences, Health/Public Policy, or other 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 have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent and collaborative scientific research
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated evidence of strong contributions to scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications
  • Experience conducting or collaborating on health equity and rural health research studies, particularly investigations with a community-engaged component
Application Requirements:
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Statement of Research
  • Reference requirements - 3 required (contact information only)

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. The University of California, Merced is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.



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