Post Doctoral Fellow - Epidemiology

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DLITE VS/iKnow Study is seeking a highly motivated Post Doctoral Fellow to join our team and contribute to qualitative research efforts in the field of HIV. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in conducting and leading qualitative sub-studies, analyzing data, publishing results in peer-reviewed journals, and applying theoretical models to qualitative findings.

 

Project Description:

iKnow is an NIH-funded study that aims to advance understanding of the reasons people living with HIV lose, gain or sustain viral suppression in key groups and inform the development and targeting of interventions to minimize time spent without viral suppression. The study will enroll a diverse cohort of 2,000 people (1,500 MSM and 500 transfeminine people) living with HIV infection in the US through virtual recruitment and follow each participant using limited interaction methods for 24 months; collect data on care engagement and viral load, multilevel predictors of care engagement and viral suppression, experiences of stigma in and outside of healthcare settings, care seeking behaviors, substance use, and sexual practices; use purposive qualitative interviewing and multilevel modeling to understand the factors associated with gaining or losing viral suppression and how those factors differ for key subgroups of PLWH; and, in collaboration with the CDC, use mailed self-collected blood specimens to assess acceptability and feasibility of remote monitoring of HIV viral load as well as the potential impact of more frequent HIV viral load monitoring on reducing HIV transmission.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant field such as sociology, psychology, public
health, or related disciplines.
2. Demonstrated experience conducting and leading qualitative research studies, preferably in the
field of HIV or related areas.
3. Proven track record of publishing qualitative research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
4. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in qualitative data analysis software.
5. Experience applying theoretical models and frameworks to qualitative research.
6. Familiarity with mixed-methods research designs and quantitative data analysis techniques.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate
complex findings to diverse audiences.
8. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
9. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
10. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and practice.
11. Able to handle multiple tasks at once; meet deadlines, detailed oriented, flexible, and able to
manage relationships.
12. Experience working with marginalized or underserved populations, particularly individuals living
with HIV.

 

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.

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