Population Council · 1 day ago
Post-doctoral Fellow, GIRL Center
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
3+ years expThe Population Council’s GIRL Center is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow focused on adolescent research. The Fellow will conduct innovative research on adolescent topics and collaborate with researchers to influence policies and practices regarding adolescent health and well-being.
Health CareMedicalNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Work with the Center’s leadership to define, conduct, and manage cross-country research on a particular priority adolescent-focused research topic
Assess the current research gaps and conduct research to address these issues through various techniques (e.g., systematic reviews/meta-analysis and secondary analyses of existing data sets, including from experimental studies)
Collaborate with internal and external researchers to develop and execute research that aligns with Council priorities
Develop and manage technical partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Produce academic and non-academic publications that effectively communicate the Center’s research to internal and external audiences
Represent the Center and the Council at external meetings
Perform related duties as assigned by the Center’s leadership
Qualification
Required
Recently completed PhD in economics, demography, public health, sociology, or other social sciences/relevant disciplines
3-5 years pre-doctoral work experience in a research organization
Track record as lead writer and/or co-author on scientific publications and/or grant applications
Experience working with under-resourced populations, especially marginalized adolescents. Fluency in quantitative data management and analysis (using STATA or other data analysis software) and demonstrated analytic capability using large, complex, and multiple datasets, including comparative analyses
Strong knowledge and application of quantitative research design and methodology on an adolescent-focused research topic
Experience in supporting or writing research grants and proposals (track record of winning research grants is desirable)
Experience in interacting with external partners (e.g., policy makers, researchers, advocates, donors, practitioners) to use data and evidence to effect change
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders (strong record of scientific writing/publications is desirable)
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Highly developed skills to influence and persuade; ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with team members and stakeholders
Excellent computer proficiency (e.g., MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook, other software)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary assistance to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments within given parameters
Strong attention to detail, with a proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities at one time, successfully prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Flexible, self-motivating with a team player attitude
A strong interest in building capacity of research staff
Result-oriented and committed to excellence
Fluency in English (verbal and written)
Preferred
Experience in supporting or writing research grants and proposals (track record of winning research grants is desirable)
Strong record of scientific writing/publications is desirable
French language skills a plus
Benefits
Monthly stipend to cover cost of living expenses
Individual health insurance coverage
Company
Population Council
Population Council conducts research to address critical health and development issues.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11MKey Investors
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
2022-01-27Grant· $11M
Leadership Team
Tony Dutson
Vice President, Corporate Finance & Administration (CFO & Treasurer)
Brid Devlin
Chief Scientific Officer
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