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Morehouse School Of Medicine Post Doctoral Fellow in Atlanta, Georgia
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please submit all required materials by Monday, June 17th, 2024.
Statement of career objectives/research goals. The statement should be a maximum of 1.5 pages single-spaced and include:
Specific interest in maternal health, health equity, reproductive justice, research design and analysis, and related topics that align with this position.
Academic and career development plans for the fellowship, including: 1) skills, knowledge, or certifications the applicant seeks to obtain; 2) why the candidate would be a good fit for the role; and 3) goals the candidate wishes to accomplish during the initial fellowship year.
Future career goals and how this position will contribute to such goals.
Description of your vision for maternal health equity and how your translational research will promote it.
Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be addressed to Dr. Natalie Hernandez-Green (CMHE Executive Director), signed, and submitted as an attachment in PDF format to nhernandez@msm.edu prior to the due date. Please ask letter writers to state in the email subject line: “Letter for [Applicant’s Name]: CMHE Postdoctoral Fellowship.”
We will request official transcripts from the final candidate.
Questions regarding application procedures or specifics of the fellowship should be directed to cmhe@msm.edu with the subject line “[Applicant’s Name]: Postdoctoral Fellowship Inquiry.”
Posting Details
Position Details
About MSM
Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.
We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.
At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !
Posting Number ACAD445
Job Title Post Doctoral Fellow
Position Title Post Doctoral Fellow
Position Type Other Academic
Number of vacancies 2
Salary Commensurate with experience; ($55,000-$65,000)
Department Center for Maternal Health Equity
Position Summary
The mission of the Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity ( CMHE ) is to pursue equity in maternal health by reducing maternal morbidity and mortality locally, nationally, and globally by building and strengthening community-academic partnerships, developing a competitive translational research program, and offering interdisciplinary and professional training. Our vision is to have ‘healthier mothers, healthier children and healthier families’ by advancing science as it relates to women’s health and building bridges for community engagement and advocacy.
The Center for Maternal Health Equity ( CMHE ) is seeking two Postdoctoral Maternal and Child Health Justice Research Fellows to contribute to the center’s research, training, and community engagement activities. The fellows will contribute to a portfolio of federally- and privately funded maternal health research under the mentorship of the Center’s Executive and Assistant Directors. The fellowship focuses on research pertaining to maternal and child health ( MCH ), women’s health, sexual/reproductive health, health equity, reproductive justice, research justice, community-engaged research, epidemiology, social and structural determinants of health, implementation science, and health policy. We desire fellows who have a passion for addressing maternal health inequities, and who will pursue MCH faculty and leadership positions at the national and state levels.
The fellowship appointment will be for 1-2 years, with funding for the second-year contingent upon a successful first year.We encourage applications from individuals from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds, or other underrepresented backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in maternal and child health, social/behavioral sciences, epidemiology, public health, implementation science, public health, or a closely related field prior to hiring date
Preferred Qualifications
A defined research focus including (but not limited to) maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women’s health, and/or sexual/reproductive health.
Unique skillsets in MCH practice/policy development, social marketing, health education, epidemiology, quality improvement, dissemination and implementation science, health literacy, translational research, and/or new technology.
Established record of scholarly research (e.g., publication record, extramural funding).
Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring graduate students.
Closing Date 06/09/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit all required materials by Monday, June 17th, 2024.
Statement of career objectives/research goals. The statement should be a maximum of 1.5 pages single-spaced and include:
Specific interest in maternal health, health equity, reproductive justice, research design and analysis, and related topics that align with this position.
Academic and career development plans for the fellowship, including: 1) skills, knowledge, or certifications the applicant seeks to obtain; 2) why the candidate would be a good fit for the role; and 3) goals the candidate wishes to accomplish during the initial fellowship year.
Future career goals and how this position will contribute to such goals.
Description of your vision for maternal health equity and how your translational research will promote it.
Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be addressed to Dr. Natalie Hernandez-Green ( CMHE Executive Director), signed, and submitted as an attachment in PDF format to nhernandez@msm.edu prior to the due date. Please ask letter writers to state in the email subject line: “Letter for [Applicant’s Name]: CMHE Postdoctoral Fellowship.”
We will request official transcripts from the final candidate.
Questions regarding application procedures or specifics of the fellowship should be directed to cmhe@msm.edu with the subject line “[Applicant’s Name]: Postdoctoral Fellowship Inquiry.”
Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/20086
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
The fellows will be mentored by clinical and research faculty and will be encouraged to develop actionable goals for professional growth. In addition, the postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with women’s health faculty and postdoctoral fellows in other programs, as well as with other maternal health partner organizations locally, regionally, and nationwide. The research fellows will also participate in and lead classes and seminars (e.g., journal club, guest lectures). Support for professional conferences and other dissemination activities will be provided. The fellows will conduct and collaborate on CMHE research projects, manuscripts, final reports, policy briefs, white papers and is expected to further their independent research by developing funding proposals with MSM / CMHE faculty and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
The primary responsibility of the fellows will be to collaborate with Principal Investigators and members of CMHE research teams to carry out an array of activities in support of the Center’s mission. The Fellows will join research teams working on studies funded by the NIH , HRSA , and other entities. Fellowship activities include but are not limited to:
Participate in data collection, management, and analysis.
Participate in dissemination activities, including manuscript development and conference presentations.
Lead and participate in community engagement activities.
Assist in grant development for ongoing and new research activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is your highest level of completed education?
High School/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
- Describe your experience in maternal and child health programs, policies or related areas.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Optional Documents
Resume
Teaching Philosophy
Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3
Writing Sample
Professional License
Other Document
Medical License