Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health

Job Summary

Applications are encouraged for a postdoctoral fellow in climate epidemiology with a doctoral degree in public health, environmental sciences, or related fields to work on research relating to climate change, urban health, and health disparities with a focus on Latin American cities.

The fellow will work primarily within the Urban Health in Latin America: Climate project (Salud Urbana en América Latina (SALURBAL-Climate), an international research collaboration of 14 institutional partners from eight countries in Latin America and the U.S. Using a rich set of health, social, and environmental data at multiple levels, SALURBAL-Climate seeks to examine how climate change and related urban policies impact health and health disparities in nearly 400 cities across Latin America.

Working closely with Dr. Josiah Kephart and the rest of the investigative team, the fellow will develop and implement a research plan to:

Develop novel estimates of climate-sensitive exposures in Latin America

Perform longitudinal analyses of the impacts of climate-sensitive exposures and projections of climate changes on health

Conduct multilevel studies of how neighborhood and city-level physical and social environments modify the health impacts of climate change and the health co-benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation policies. Particular areas of focus include: extreme temperatures, floods, wildfire smoke, and other climate-sensitive air pollutants.

In addition to working with Dr. Kephart, the post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of investigators on the project at Drexel (e.g. Drs. Ana Diez Roux, Brisa Sanchez, Usama Bilal, Mariana Lazo) and across the extensive SALURBAL network. The fellow will dedicate most of their time analyzing data and writing manuscripts. Financial support will be available for travel to present results at scientific meetings.

The fellow will be based at the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and will also work closely with researchers at the Drexel Urban Health Collaborative, with unique mentoring and networking opportunities. This fellowship is a one-year, full-time position, with a possible one-year extension, based on funding and performance. Work arrangements can be flexible (i.e., remote work, hybrid, in person) to accommodate individual needs. The fellow will be an employee of the Drexel University School of Public Health (http://publichealth.drexel.edu/). Postdoctoral fellows receive the same benefits as other Drexel University staff (http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/Overview/).

Essential Functions

• Conduct statistical analysis using SALURBAL data.
• Produce visualizations and tables with results from statistical analysis.
• Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Prepare and present results from analysis in oral presentations.
• Contribute to grant writing of proposals related to the project.
• Attend and contribute to project meetings.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental Sciences, or an allied science
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• A strong quantitative background
• Proficiency in a statistical software program
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Team-oriented and experienced working with diverse groups of investigators, trainees, and students
• Prior experience working with longitudinal analyses of environmental and health data
• Advanced data management skills

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from $41,120 to $61,680 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. 

We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework.

You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure .

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Feb 29 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 29 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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