Post Doctoral Fellow - HIV or Perinatal Epidemiology at Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Data Management, Data Analysis, SAS, Stata, R, Longitudinal Data Analysis, Metabolomics, Scientific Writing, Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Research Protocols, Grant Proposals, Manuscript Development

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description The Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), Emory University is seeking a post-doctoral fellow in HIV or Perinatal Epidemiology. Current collaborative studies focus on how HIV affects the development and progression of cardiometabolic comorbidities across the life course. Based on background, skills, and interests, the fellow would have the opportunity to work on a range of funded projects including relationships between in utero HIV exposure, early life infection burden, metabolomic trajectories, and cardiometabolic health in a South African birth cohort, HIV infection and cardiovascular health in women, and incidence and drivers of disparities in cardiometabolic health in a cohort of women of reproductive age with and without HIV. The fellow is expected to increase his/her methodological and substantive knowledge of perinatal and HIV epidemiology, build skills for developing and implementing research studies, and have opportunities to lead and/or co-author manuscript publications. S/he will perform population health research activities, including developing and implementing research protocols, performing data analyses, preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, delivering presentations at scientific meetings, assisting in the development of grant proposals, and providing other research and methodological support for existing and ongoing studies. Opportunities to develop and write funding proposals are also available. The fellow will be under the mentorship of Principal Investigator Dr. Angela Bengtson and will have the opportunity to collaborate with investigators at Emory in RSPH and Emory School of Medicine, as well as collaborators South Africa and Australia. The fellow will be based at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, with a start date of Winter/Spring 2026. This fellowship is a one-year, full-time position, with a possible one- to two-year extension, based on funding and performance. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with NIH standards. 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: PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics or other relevant quantitative field Demonstrated experience in perinatal/pediatric epidemiology, women’s health, and/or HIV epidemiology Expertise in data management and analysis using SAS, Stata, or R Expertise in longitudinal data analysis; experience with metabolomics or other ‘omics data is preferred but not required Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a good working relationship with others on the team and collaborators Demonstrated experience in developing manuscripts for publication 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. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Responsibilities

The fellow will design and conduct research in HIV or Perinatal Epidemiology, develop and implement research protocols, and prepare manuscripts for publication. They will also assist in grant proposal development and provide methodological support for ongoing studies.