Postdoctoral Fellow

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Description

Position Overview
The Infectious Diseases Division in the Department of Medicine at Emory University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow / Early Career Investigator (ECI) to support a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded focused on improving cervical and breast cancer prevention in Kenya.

This position will bridge implementation science, epidemiology, and cervical cancer prevention across Kenya. The ECI will leverage implementation lessons and existing data from the current U54 Enhanced BReast and cErvical cAncer screening in Kenya THROUGH implementation science research and training (BREAKTHROUGH) Center. Specifically, it will draw from the two center studies: Project 1 entitled "accelerating aDoption of pAtient-centereD cervicAl cancer screening and treatment LINKage in Kenya" (DADA LINK) and Project 2 entitled "a Multi-level strATegy for InTegrating Information technologY and mobile health to strengthen linkAges to breast caNcer screeninG and early detection among women Utilizing primary care in Kenya" (MATITI YANGU), to inform cervical and breast cancer prevention, patient navigation, screening, and linkage to care. The fellow will devote 100% effort to the project for 12 months and will lead the day-to-day scientific activities under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Chung.

The position is particularly suited to an early-career investigator interested in developing expertise in global-to-local implementation science, cervical and breast cancer prevention and linkage to care, longitudinal clinical data analysis, patient navigation, and research career development.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
• Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.
• The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
• Appointments cannot exceed five years. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Implementation Science, Health Services Research, or a related field, or completion of doctoral degree requirements before the fellowship start date.
• Training in epidemiologic or quantitative research methods.
• Experience analyzing clinical, public health, or longitudinal research data.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in at least one of the following:
  o Cervical cancer prevention
  o HIV epidemiology or HIV care
  o Women's or reproductive health
  o Implementation science
  o Health services research
  o Global health
• Experience with statistical programming or data analysis software such as R, SAS, Stata, or equivalent.
• Experience with scientific writing and research dissemination.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary research teams.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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