Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellow

Posting Details

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

TSU203833

Official TSU Title

Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellow

Grant Title

Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY :

The Public Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Texas
Southern University offers postdoctoral scholars with a PhD in
public health or a related field (e.g., health sciences, social and
behavioral sciences, implementation sciences), the foundational
scientific and career development training needed for success in
academia and health services research. This is a three-year
fellowship program. The fellow will receive research training and
individualized one-on-one mentoring, supported by a
multidisciplinary team of investigators with expertise in social,
behavioral, and public health. This is a full-time research
training experience that includes opportunities to design and
conduct community-based interventional, epidemiological,
implementation, and quasi-experimental research. The ideal
candidate for this position will be an individual who has completed
a doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health or a
related discipline, with experience in intervention research, grant
writing, and leading authorships on scientific publications, and a
desire to pursue an academic career. The objectives of the
fellowship are to train the fellow to become an independent
investigator pursuing an academic position (e.g., Assistant
Professor).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

The Postdoctoral Fellow is specialized research professional
trained in public health research, health sciences, social and
behavioral sciences, and implementation sciences with a commitment
to advancing health care outcomes through rigorous science. The
Postdoctoral Fellow is a highly collaborative, self-motivated, and
creative person who is adaptable to new processes and capable of
functioning independently. The Postdoctoral Fellow is experienced
in designing and leading interventional/implementation and
community engagement studies, mentoring students, securing external
funding, and disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed
publications and international conferences.

This is a grant funded position.

Essential Duties Summary

Research Training and Education (~60%)

• Participate in formalized research training curriculum,

seminars, and workshops in public health or related fields

• Complete research tasks assigned by mentors
• Conduct a literature search and review research topics
• Conduct research activities, including but not limited to

recruiting and enrolling participants for research studies, data
collection, analysis, IRB submissions; support pragmatic
evaluations, grant reporting, and budget management

• Report to supervisor on a regular basis
• Participate and present in a multidisciplinary journal club and

seminars

• Prepare and present research findings at local and national

conferences

• Prepare and submit manuscripts for publications
• Prepare applications for funding, as appropriate to fellow’s

research interests and goals

Community and Program Engagement (~20%)

• Engage with community partners, public health agencies, and

international research collaborators to support program goals,
community-based research activities, and global health
initiatives

Teaching (~20%)

• Complete the University’s teaching certificate program
• Support teaching and learning in health sciences and public

health programs through lectures, interactive lessons, and
assessments in global health, health disparities, mHealth, maternal
health, nutrition, and social determinants of health

• Mentor and supervise Master’s and PharmD/PhD students in study

design, statistical analysis, thesis preparation, and academic
writing

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$55,038.89 - $70,174.59

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health or a
related field (e.g., epidemiology, health sciences, social and
behavioral sciences, implementation sciences) from an accredited
institution.

Required Licensing/Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skill in:

• Demonstrated skills in computer software applications and

research tools (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, STATA, REDCap, Teams,
Outlook)

• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Conscientious to details in study planning, data collection and

analysis

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and exercise

sound judgment

• Detail-oriented, ability to problem-solve, and

decision-making

• Multitasking and time management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal skills, and

public speaking skills

• Demonstrated experience in effective conflict management and

resolution

Ability to:

• Independent use of technology, virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to learn and adapt to new processes
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific manuscripts for

peer-reviewed journals, prepare conference abstracts, and present
research findings at national and international conferences

• Ability to adhere to organizational objectives

Work Experience

Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical
infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer
networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid,
hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Preferred:

• Experience with mobile health/digital health interventions,

health education, social and behavioral interventions, or community
health research is strongly preferred

• Experience with human subject study data management, randomized

controlled trials, and quasi-experimental study designs

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Routine office environment, sitting or standing in one location

much of the time

• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the

program

• Works closely with the direct report to complete assigned tasks

and activities in research

• Some travel locally and to surrounding counties in the greater

Houston area is expected (~10%)

Desired start date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

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Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in

public health or a related field (e.g., epidemiology, health
sciences, social and behavioral sciences, implementation sciences)
from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have experience with mobile health/digital health

interventions, health education, social and behavioral
interventions, or community health research?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have experience with human subject study data

management, randomized controlled trials, and quasi-experimental
study designs?

• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Official Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3