Postdoctoral Associate, Epidemiology and Environmental Health

Position Summary
The Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health ( EEH ) invites applications for four Postdoctoral Associate positions to join our dynamic team of faculty and staff. Position 1 Working with Dr. Matthew Bonner EEH Associate Professor the postdoctoral associate will contribute to research projects related to exposure to environmental pollution (e.g. ambient air pollution benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and adult chronic diseases including cancer and non-cancer outcomes (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The primary responsibilities of the candidate with be to collaborate with Dr. Bonner on analyzing traditional prospective cohort and molecular/biomarker data publishing peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and presenting results at scientific addition there will be opportunities to develop independent research projects and contribute to grant writing efforts. Position 2 Working with Dr. Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong EEH Assistant Professor the postdoctoral associate will work on research projects at the intersection of African immigrant health and global health with a focus on HIV prevention health disparities and the socio-structural determinants of health. Research areas include but are not limited to digital health interventions and implementation science approaches to improving health equity. Other areas of research supported include the intersection of migration policy and health as well as community-engaged strategies for improving HIV prevention and care among African immigrants and other global populations. Primary responsibilities include supporting ongoing research efforts directing students and trainees in the research lab managing and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data and contributing to manuscript and grant writing. The postdoctoral associate will also present research findings at scientific conferences and have opportunities to engage in international collaborations and community-based research initiatives. Position 3 Working with Dr. Zhongzheng (Jason) Niu EEH Assistant Professor the postdoctoral associate will work on research projects pertaining to environmental risk factors (e.g. air pollution heatwave endocrine disrupting chemicals) on maternal and childrens biological aging and early life cardiometabolic health as well as exploring potential mechanisms such as epigenome mitochondrial function and metabolomics . The postdoctoral associate will receive training on data analysis with advanced statistical approaches publishing high-impact journal articles successful grant writing and career development. The candidate will be expected to manage and analyze existing data work as part of a functional team write manuscripts and present research results at scientific conferences. Depending on interest the candidate may also participate in an ongoing clinical trial of post-partum hypertension and depression. Position 4 Division of Health Services Policy and Practice Working with Dr. Renee Cadzow EEH Assistant Professor Division of Health Services Policy and Practice ( HSPP ) the postdoctoral associate will work on research projects across multiple social determinants of health all rooted in community based participatory research and many involving community health workers (CHWs). This will range from developing and assessing CHW involvement in diabetes prevention and management kidney transplantation access school health and wellness and/or maternal/child health. It will also more broadly involve establishing and assessing processes to structure CHWs into research teams as equal partners contributing to all phases of research to ensure community relevance. Primary responsibilities include supporting ongoing research efforts as well as developing independent research projects and grant writing and directing students and trainees assisting with research. The candidate will be expected to manage and analyze existing data identify additional sources of data work as a part of a functional team write manuscripts and present research results in both community spaces and at scientific conferences. The postdoctoral associate will also be given the opportunity to pursue independent lines of inquiry related to community-engaged health equity research. FOR ALL POSITIONS The postdoctoral associates should be self-motivated creative productive and organized. Successful candidates should possess advanced expertise in statistical programming languages such as SAS Stata and/or R. There is funding available for these positions for up to two years however the appointment will be reviewed and renewed on an annual basis. These are in-person positions and candidates will be expected to be physically present at the University at Buffalo for the duration of the appointment. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. We are committed to developing an excellent and diverse community of scholars and students engaged in education research and service. We encourage applications from women members of historically marginalized groups veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about: Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health ( EEH ) School of Public Health and Health Professions ( SPHHP ) University at Buffalo (UB) Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. Living in Buffalo NY. Our benefits where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree (PhD MD DDS PharmD etc.) in a public health discipline or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
PhD in quantitative public health field (e.g. health services epidemiology or biostatistics) preferred. Candidates from the social sciences with strong quantitative skills (e.g. economics political science sociology) and an interest in health-related research will also be considered.

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