Furman University
Postdoctoral Fellow – Community Based Participatory Research
Main Campus, USA · Part-time
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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
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Benefits
- Lead and contribute to applied research projects focused on community health and health equity
- Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, DrPH, DNP, DHA) in public health, community health, epidemiology, healthcare administration, or a related discipline
- Background in health equity, public health policy, or systems-level interventions is a plus
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students engaged in community health research
- Participate in dissemination activities that inform policy and improve health outcomes
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