Postdoctoral Scholar

Location

Tallahassee, FL | United States

Job description

Florida State University (FSU), a public institution that has the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, is expanding our training mission in the area of postdoctoral fellowships at the FSU College of Medicine.  This training program is part of FSU Health, which aims to transform how communities access world-class health care and measurably improve health outcomes.   The overall mission of this fellowship program is to provide rigorous training and practical experience to prepare individuals for careers as independent researchers in academia, private industry, and government. The Postdoctoral Program will be housed in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine (BSSM) at FSU College of Medicine. Specific areas of concentration include : behavioral and psychological aspects of healthy aging; maternal-child health; neuromodulation and neuroimaging of neuropsychiatric disorders, behavioral and social aspects of disease prevention and treatment including HIV, as well as behavior change research methods, policy and health services research (see potential mentor hyperlinks below for details). Research in the Department of BSSM prioritizes research questions related to underserved populations. 

Potential Mentors: Angelina Sutin , PhD, Yang Hou , PhD, Sylvie Naar , PhD, Karen MacDonell , PhD, Heather Flynn , PhD, Kevin A. Johnson , PhD, RN, F. Andrew Kozel , MD, Jeff Harman , PhD, Nicole Ennis , PhD, Mary Gerend , PhD, and George Rust , MD

Qualifications:

Qualified individuals will have a Ph.D. in psychology, public health, neuroscience, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have advanced research training and experience (e.g., implementation science/ intervention development; prevention/ population health; clinical health / translational science; statistical skills).

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Manuscript and/or grant writing experience

Start Date : Negotiable with preferred start between July 1, 2024-Sept 30, 2024.

Appointment Length : 1-2 years, appointment length is flexible with renewal available depending on funding and performance.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits including travel stipends and pilot funding depending on qualifications.

Deadline to Apply : Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Apply as soon as possible!

How to Apply: If interested, please send your CV, a research statement (describing how your qualifications, research interests, and career goals fit with this position), and a cover letter describing fit with potential program mentors (identify at least one mentor) to Autumn Applewhite ([email protected]), program coordinator. Additionally, Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume. If qualified, apply to Florida State University at . Job ID: 57030 and Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. For questions regarding your application please contact Dr. Nicole Ennis ([email protected]), Program Director.  

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