Post Doctoral Fellow - Epidemiology

Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: To reach Ending the Epidemic (ETE) targets, we will need consistent national HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) data to describe patterns of use and to understand which programs and policies are effective at facilitating PrEP uptake. This NIH-funded study aims to build on our history of developing public PrEP data resources and innovative metrics of PrEP use in PREMISE (PrEP Epidemiology, Modeling, and Surveillance), a collaborative and interdisciplinary group that will use national PrEP data, along with legal and policy coding, to inform the US HIV epidemic response.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator in all aspects of the research.
• Lead and collaborate on quantitative studies regarding PrEP policy.
• Collaborate with project team members to develop scientific data.
• Collaborate with other research teams and partners to disseminate study findings.
• Develop and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals as first author or co-author, where appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively as a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience in publishing in academic journals.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are dedicated to supporting early-career researchers in developing their career path through mentorship to identify and carve out their area of expertise in terms of topic areas to launch their careers. Our team also provides support for postdoctoral fellows to develop and submit K grant proposals if they are interested in advancing their academic and research careers.