Postdoctoral Research Associate - Health Promotion & Policy
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Location
- UMass Amherst
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job no: 507126
Work type: Post Doc (Amherst Only)
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Health Promotion & Policy
Union: Post Doc
Categories: Postdoctoral Research Associate
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Description:
Dr. Kathryn Derose of the UMass Amherst Department of Health Promotion and Policy is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to begin Summer or Fall of 2021. This is a full time, 12-month, annually renewable position with a maximum duration of 2 years. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to NIH-funded research on community-partnered interventions aimed at addressing health disparities both in the U.S. (Los Angeles) and/or in Latin America (the Dominican Republic). Current topics and populations of focus include faith-based organizations and park-based physical activity interventions among Latinos; and food security and nutrition interventions to improve treatment adherence among people with HIV. In addition, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will have the opportunity to assist in developing new community-partnered work in Western MA.
Responsibilities include writing scientific papers, quantitative and qualitative data collection and/or analysis, literature reviews, community engagement, and grant writing. Overall goals and specific activities will be determined collaboratively between the post-doc and Dr. Derose, but can include multiple first-authored and co-authored journal articles, development of project leadership skills, NIH grant submissions, methods training, community-based participatory research, and formalized mentorship.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Health or Public Policy, or other related social, behavioral, or population science field completed within the past 2 years
- Research experience in the area of health disparities, community-based interventions, or community health
- Strong analytical skills (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods)
- Strong writing skills
- Strong oral communication skills
- Ability to work across diverse cultural and socio-economic context
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Some travel to community sites and possible occasional evening and/or weekend community meetings
- Fluency in Spanish (oral and written) preferred
Additional Information:
- Typical Office Environment
- M-F 40 hours per week
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials for priority consideration by February 4, 2021. Position will remain open until filled.
The earliest anticipated start date is September 1, 2021.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Jan 14 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
Organization
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers.
As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public.
Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.
The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.
As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.
- Website
- http://umass.edu/
- Telephone
- 4135454894
- Location
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181 PRESIDENTS DR
Whitmore Administration Building
Amherst
Massachusetts
01003
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