Furman University

Furman University

Postdoctoral Fellow – Community Based Participatory Research

Main Campus, USA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 85 days ago
HRPublic HealthScientific WritingResearchCommunicationEpidemiology

About the role

  • We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join a collaborative team advancing research on the non-medical drivers of health and their impact on chronic disease.
  • This opportunity offers applied research experience grounded in community-based participatory research (CBPR), in partnership with Clemson University, Prisma Health, and LiveWell Greenville.
  • Fellows may also engage with national research networks through affiliated institutions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support program development and evaluation
  • Translate research into practice by co-developing and evaluating sustainable, community-informed programs
  • Build and strengthen partnerships across academic, clinical, and community sectors
  • Support capacity-building efforts among community partners through training and technical assistance
  • Collaborate in the design and facilitation of seminars, workshops, or academic courses
  • Develop accessible communication materials to share findings with broad audiences

Requirements

  • Degree must be earned within the last three years (ABD candidates will be considered if degree is conferred by the start date)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage academic and non-academic audiences
  • Experience working with or alongside historically excluded communities
  • If you have previously applied, make sure your information is current as you can transfer it to another application.

Compensation

  • Compensation Grade:

Benefits

  • Lead and contribute to applied research projects focused on community health and health equity
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students engaged in community health research
  • Participate in dissemination activities that inform policy and improve health outcomes
  • Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, DrPH, DNP, DHA) in public health, community health, epidemiology, healthcare administration, or a related discipline

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