Postdoctoral Fellow (Two positions)

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Job Title	Postdoctoral Fellow (Two positions)
Department	Health Services Management and Policy - 38500
Pay Grade	1
Job Category	Administrative
Job Summary	The Department of Health Services Management and Policy at East Tennessee State University College of Public Health is recruiting for two (2) full-time Postdoctoral Fellow positions. These positions will be affiliated with the Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE) in Women’s Health. The positions are ideal for researchers interested in advancing the science around reproductive health care and policy and developing their skills in this field. The Postdoctoral Fellows will work under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and will engage in research and evaluation, including data management, data analysis, interpretation, report/manuscript development, and documentation in support of funded grant objectives and research activities. The Postdoctoral Fellows will assist in the direction of graduate students in their research projects, collaborate with senior and early career researchers on projects, and work with the CARE Women’s Health team to meet the deliverables associated with the Choose Well Evaluation Grant. Other roles as assigned. Postdoctoral Fellows will have the opportunity for advanced training in reproductive health research and policy; mentorship; peer-reviewed journal article publication; access to novel datasets; grant writing; professional development for roles inside and outside of academia; and development of skills in project conceptualization, execution, and strategic dissemination. The Department of Health Services Management and Policy boasts diverse faculty expertise, research, and academic programs. The CEPH-accredited College of Public Health is home to multiple departments and research centers and enjoys collaborative relationships with four other health-related colleges within ETSU Health, the Mountain Home VA Medical Center, and the region’s public health and healthcare systems. ETSU is a Doctoral Research-Intensive university with more than 14,000 students. ETSU is located in the Johnson City metropolitan area, an economic and healthcare hub in the Appalachian Highlands. The region surrounding the university is home to beautiful rivers, mountains, State and National Parks, excellent schools, and cultural offerings. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .  ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	Knowledge and experience in quantitative research and evaluation methodologies for the social sciences. Ability to use SAS, Stata, or R statistical software packages for data management analysis. Ability to apply appropriate statistical methods for complex research designs involving cross-sectional and/or longitudinal data. Proficiency in scientific and technical writing and program evaluation. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Required Qualifications	PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent degree in public health, social sciences, statistics, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience participating in research in the women’s health, reproductive health, and/or maternal and child health fields. Experience in management and analysis of large datasets.
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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	AS01333P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check?	No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?	Yes
FLSA Status	Exempt
Open Date	04/04/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
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