The Department of Health Services Management and Policy at ETSU of Public Health is seeking candidates for two (2) full-time Postdoctoral Fellow positions. These positions will be part of the Center for Applied Research and Evaluation in Women’s Health (CARE Women’s Health). We are looking for researchers who are committed to advancing the field of reproductive health care and policy. This opportunity allows you to enhance your research skills while contributing to important projects that improve health outcomes for women. We invite qualified individuals to apply and join our dedicated team in making a meaningful impact in this vital field.
The Postdoctoral Fellows will work under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and will engage in research and evaluation, including data management, data analysis, dissemination, and documentation in support of funded reproductive health research projects. The Fellows will collaborate with senior and early career researchers on projects, assist in the direction of graduate students, and work with the CARE Women’s Health team to meet the deliverables associated with the Choose Well Evaluation grant. Other roles as assigned.
Postdoctoral Fellows will have the opportunity for advanced training in reproductive health research and policy, mentorship, peer-reviewed journal article publication, conference presentation, access to novel datasets, grant writing, professional development for roles inside and outside of academia, and development of skills in project conceptualization, execution, and strategic dissemination.
CARE Women’s Health boasts diverse faculty expertise and research programs within a comprehensive college of public health. Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, the college is home to multiple departments and research centers and enjoys collaborative relationships with four other health-related colleges within ETSU Health, the Mountain Home VA Medical Center, and the region’s public health and healthcare systems.
ETSU is a Doctoral Research-Intensive university with more than 14,000 students. ETSU is located in the Johnson City metropolitan area, an economic and healthcare hub in the Appalachian Highlands. The region surrounding the university is home to beautiful rivers, mountains, State and National Parks, excellent schools, and cultural offerings.
The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs, including:
Paid time off & leave
17 paid holidays
Educational Assistance
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Access to University facilities and services and much more!
Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and experience in quantitative research and evaluation methodologies for the social sciences.
Ability to use SAS, Stata, or R statistical software packages for data management analysis.
Ability to apply appropriate statistical methods for complex research designs involving cross-sectional and/or longitudinal data.
Proficiency in scientific and technical writing and program evaluation.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Required Qualifications
PhD, DrPH, ScD, or an equivalent degree in public health, social sciences, statistics, or a related discipline.
NOTE: Applications will be considered from candidates who expect to graduate with their doctoral degree by May 2025
Preferred Qualifications
Experience participating in research in the women’s health, reproductive health, and/or maternal and child health fields.
Experience in management and analysis of large datasets.
The Department of Health Services Management and Policy at East Tennessee State University College of Public Health is recruiting for two (2) full-time Postdoctoral Fellow positions. These positions will be affiliated with the Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE) in Women’s Health. The positions are ideal for researchers interested in advancing the science around reproductive health care and policy and developing their skills in this field.
ETSU is a Doctoral Research-Intensive university with more than 14,000 students. ETSU is located in the Johnson City metropolitan area, an economic and healthcare hub in the Southern Appalachian Highlands. The region surrounding the university is home to beautiful rivers, mountains, State and National Parks, excellent schools, and cultural offerings.
