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Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellowship –Global Health and Nutrition |
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School | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health |
Department/Area | Global Health and Population (GHP) |
Position Description | The Nutrition and Global Health Program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with an interest in global health, perinatal epidemiology, and maternal/neonatal/child/adolescent health. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the conduct of clinical trials and prospective cohort studies conducted in partnership with institutions in Africa and Asia. This position provides the opportunity to develop and extend skills in statistical analysis, draft grant proposals, create analytical frameworks, and author manuscripts for publication. All activities will be conducted in close collaboration with investigators and study personnel in Boston and collaborators in Africa and Asia. The fellow will work in close collaboration with Dr. Wafaie Fawzi and other members of our team in Boston and at partner institutions. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: · Contribute to field operations for implementation of epidemiologic studies, including tracking recruitment, retention, and overall quality assurance · Analyze incoming data to provide data-driven feedback and data quality reports to study teams · Communicate with research partners on study progress and regulatory issues · Independently lead analyses of existing datasets to examine priority research questions · First-author and co-author abstracts, poster presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts · Contribute to funder technical reports and new research grant development · Provide mentorship for graduate students and fellows · Other duties as required |
Basic Qualifications | Applicants should have a PhD/doctoral degree in epidemiology, nutrition, global health or related public health field. Candidates should also have the following: 1) Strong quantitative, analytical, and writing skills 2) Research experience 3) Expert knowledge of SAS, Stata, or R 4) Demonstrated ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part of a team. |
Additional Qualifications | Two or more years of research or project management skills, and technical expertise in the conduct of research studies. Excellent organizational, and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong attention to detail, excellent time management, a goal- and detail-oriented work style, and meticulous and consistent follow-through on projects are required. Experience liaising with Institutional Review Boards, other regulatory bodies, and academic and governmental institutions preferred. This is an 18-month position based in Boston with possibility for extension; the position will be considered hybrid with several days required in the Boston office in addition to days of virtual work to be aligned with the team schedule. |
Special Instructions | Applications should include most recent CV, cover letter, two letters of recommendation, and names of two references. |
Contact Information | Kaitlin Coulter |
Contact Email | [email protected] |
Equal Opportunity Employer | We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. |
Minimum Number of References Required | 2 |
Maximum Number of References Allowed | 2 |
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