Postdoctoral Research Associate (Social Epidemiology Research Group) - PH 312

Description

The Social Epidemiology Research Group at the Brown University School of Public Health is seeking a full-time post-doctoral research associate. Led by Dr. Diana Grigsby-Toussaint, Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Epidemiology, the lab seeks to investigate socio-environmental influences on sleep, diet, and physical activity among vulnerable populations domestically and internationally.

The selected candidate will be expected to actively contribute to an NIH-funded R01 exploring green space exposure on the sleep and mental health of children. In addition, the candidate will lead research projects that explore the health impacts of the social and built environment. Specific activities will include the development of spatio-temporal environmental models for exposures such as green spaces and air pollution, and various health outcomes.

Qualifications

Required and preferred qualifications include PhD-level training in epidemiology, geography, or other population-based science, strong skills in quantitative analysis and less than 2 years of prior post-doctoral experience. In addition, programming experience with ArcGIS, R, STATA, and SAS; analysis of large population-based data sets is required.

Application Instructions

Candidates should apply through Interfolio with a curriculum vitae and 3 letters of recommendation.

Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Including a competitive full-time benefits package.

Start Date: February 1, 2023.

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.