Post by vandy guest on Jan 12, 2024 15:53:43 GMT -5
Postdoctoral Scholar (Vanderbilt University)
HEAL Project: "Health Equity at the End of Life through Community and Policy Action"
Position Description
The research study HEAL is seeking a postdoctoral scholar with a start date in Summer 2024. Under the supervision of Dr. Lucie Kalousová (Vanderbilt University) and Dr. Deborah Carr (Boston University), the postdoctoral scholar will contribute to a research study investigating racial disparities in end-of-life experiences and the role of Medicare in mitigating these disparities. This interdisciplinary position is located in the Center for Research on Inequality and the postdoctoral scholar will be affiliated with the Departments of Medicine, Health, and Society and Sociology.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a sociologist with experience or strong interest in conducting mixed methods research, working with national survey data and/or administrative data, and enthusiasm for developing their skills in public science communication. The candidate will also be expected to teach one undergraduate seminar in Vanderbilt's Sociology Department on a mutually agreed upon topic.
The successful candidate should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible, team-oriented, and creative, with excellent interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills. The candidate will be mentored by the PIs and will have the opportunity to lead and co-author manuscripts and conference presentations. Additional professional development opportunities and mentorship will be available to them through participation in the weekly Center for Research on Inequality in Health seminar series.
Responsibilities will include:
- Co-lead analysis of qualitative data collected by the study team
- Assist with analysis of quantitative survey and administrative data
- Assist with the communication of study results to the public and at scientific meetings
- Assist with mentoring HEAL undergraduate and graduate student research assistants
- Teach an undergraduate seminar on a mutually agreed-upon topic
- Attend weekly research seminars at the Center for Research on Inequality in Health
Benefits will include:
- A twelve-month salary of $67,000, health insurance, and employee benefits listed here.
- A furnished office with computing equipment
- Annual $2,500 conference travel budget
The scholar will be expected to spend 75 percent of their time on project activities and 25 percent on independent research on related topics. The position will begin on July 1 or August 1, 2024 (or possibly earlier if mutually agreeable), with an initial end date of June 30, 2025, and two renewals for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years pending successful evaluation of year 1 and 2 performance. Our preference is for candidates to be able to spend at least two academic years in the role.
This is an in-person position based in Nashville, TN. The scholar will be expected to work at least 3 days per week in the office. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States by July 1st, 2024. The HEAL project is not able to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization.
Application Instructions
Applicants should provide a cover letter describing interest in the position and future research plans, a CV, a research paper or writing sample, and the contact information of three references via Interfolio. Applications will be reviewed starting February 19th, and the review will continue until the position is filled.
apply.interfolio.com/139245
HEAL Project: "Health Equity at the End of Life through Community and Policy Action"
Position Description
The research study HEAL is seeking a postdoctoral scholar with a start date in Summer 2024. Under the supervision of Dr. Lucie Kalousová (Vanderbilt University) and Dr. Deborah Carr (Boston University), the postdoctoral scholar will contribute to a research study investigating racial disparities in end-of-life experiences and the role of Medicare in mitigating these disparities. This interdisciplinary position is located in the Center for Research on Inequality and the postdoctoral scholar will be affiliated with the Departments of Medicine, Health, and Society and Sociology.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a sociologist with experience or strong interest in conducting mixed methods research, working with national survey data and/or administrative data, and enthusiasm for developing their skills in public science communication. The candidate will also be expected to teach one undergraduate seminar in Vanderbilt's Sociology Department on a mutually agreed upon topic.
The successful candidate should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible, team-oriented, and creative, with excellent interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills. The candidate will be mentored by the PIs and will have the opportunity to lead and co-author manuscripts and conference presentations. Additional professional development opportunities and mentorship will be available to them through participation in the weekly Center for Research on Inequality in Health seminar series.
Responsibilities will include:
- Co-lead analysis of qualitative data collected by the study team
- Assist with analysis of quantitative survey and administrative data
- Assist with the communication of study results to the public and at scientific meetings
- Assist with mentoring HEAL undergraduate and graduate student research assistants
- Teach an undergraduate seminar on a mutually agreed-upon topic
- Attend weekly research seminars at the Center for Research on Inequality in Health
Benefits will include:
- A twelve-month salary of $67,000, health insurance, and employee benefits listed here.
- A furnished office with computing equipment
- Annual $2,500 conference travel budget
The scholar will be expected to spend 75 percent of their time on project activities and 25 percent on independent research on related topics. The position will begin on July 1 or August 1, 2024 (or possibly earlier if mutually agreeable), with an initial end date of June 30, 2025, and two renewals for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years pending successful evaluation of year 1 and 2 performance. Our preference is for candidates to be able to spend at least two academic years in the role.
This is an in-person position based in Nashville, TN. The scholar will be expected to work at least 3 days per week in the office. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States by July 1st, 2024. The HEAL project is not able to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization.
Application Instructions
Applicants should provide a cover letter describing interest in the position and future research plans, a CV, a research paper or writing sample, and the contact information of three references via Interfolio. Applications will be reviewed starting February 19th, and the review will continue until the position is filled.
apply.interfolio.com/139245