Job
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Health and Health Disparities
Organization
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow to join the Digital Health & Health Disparities Lab. The lab is housed in NIMHD's Division of Intramural Research.
About the position
The mission of the lab is to leverage digital technologies to alleviate adverse outcomes associated with modifiable lifestyle behaviors and medical conditions. We use mobile technologies to characterize, detect or diagnose, and intervene on behaviors and conditions that support the delivery of personalized treatments and interventions.
The fellow will assist with study design and implementation, data analysis, and publication of study findings. The postdoctoral fellow will develop their own research questions related to digital health and health disparities.
Fellows receive multidisciplinary training and mentorship at NIH. They also receive support in developing a K-series or similar grant proposal during their fellowship. They can also apply for internal funding mechanisms. They are encouraged to participate in grant writing courses and training. Postdoctoral fellows can participate in journal clubs, in-person speaker series, and webinar series. Travel funds will be available to travel to 2 conferences a year to present their research and network.
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What you'll need to apply
Applicants should submit:
- A curriculum vitae
- A two-page synopsis of their research interest, including a brief description of their career plans related to digital health and health disparities
- Three representative publications or working papers
- Three letters of recommendation.
Email applications to Sherine Eltoukhy [email protected] with subject line: "[Last name], [First name], Postdoc application".
Contact name
Sherine El-Toukhy
Contact email
Qualifications
Candidates must have completed a PhD in social or behavioral science, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a closely related field and have no more than five years of relevant research experience since receipt of their most recent doctoral degree.
Candidates must have expertise or an interest in developing expertise in health disparities and digital health. Expertise in quantitative research methods and advanced statistical analysis is a must.
Disclaimer/Fine Print
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.
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