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University of South Florida · 3 months ago

Postdoctoral Scholar Research

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university dedicated to cultivating a talented workforce. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar Research to conduct research, collaborate with faculty, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals while also engaging in teaching and mentoring activities.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with MCH faculty and postdoctoral fellows in other MCHB-funded programs, as well as with Title V and other MCH organizations and partners locally, regionally, and nationwide

Fellows will be expected to further their research by developing grant proposals with faculty and publishing in the peer-reviewed literature, in addition to collaborating with ongoing MCH faculty research

Support for professional conferences and other dissemination activities will be provided

Fellows will teach one or two undergraduate/graduate classes per year and participate/lead other seminars and training events

Qualification

Doctoral degreePublication recordResearch methodologiesTeaching experienceEnthusiasm for teaching

Required

Doctoral degree in maternal and child health, social/behavioral sciences, epidemiology, public health, or a closely related field to be earned prior to hiring date

Publication record in peer-reviewed journals of recognized excellence

Teaching experience (may be as a teaching assistant or in another instructional capacity)

Applicants must have current, permanent work authorization in the United States that does not and will not require employer sponsorship, visa transfer, or future work authorization support

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship (including but not limited to H-1B, H-2, O-1, TN/TD) or employment-based permanent residency sponsorship

Candidates whose authorization to work in the U.S. is dependent on employer sponsorship (whether now or in the future) will not be considered

Preferred

Defined research focus including (but not limited to) maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women's health, sexual/reproductive health, family/community violence, and unintentional injury

Unique skillsets in advanced quantitative/qualitative research methodologies, MCH practice/policy development, epidemiology, health education/promotion, dissemination and implementation science, health literacy, social marketing, translational research, community engagement, quality improvement, and/or new technology

Established record of scholarly research

Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring graduate students