Post-Doctoral Associate

Title: Post-Doctoral Associate
Job Code & Class: 9755 - Research Specialist - P&A
Department: Family Medicine & Biobehavioral Health, Duluth Campus
Budgeted Salary Range: NIH postdoctoral salary range, starting at $63,480 with 0 years of experience

ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a short-term postdoctoral fellowship position (approximately 6 months) to support wrap-up activities on a NIH/NIDA-funded grant, Aanji'bide (Changing our Paths). Aanji'bide is a tribal-university partnership that uses community-based participatory research to investigate opioid use disorder treatment, harm reduction, and access to Anishinaabe culture. We are in our 8th year. The position can be remote or in-person in Duluth, MN. Travel is optional, and could happen 3-4 times during the position to either Duluth, MN, the Tribal Nation in rural Minnesota, or to conferences.

The goals for this position will be jointly determined with the Principal Investigator. Examples include:
-Statistic analysis of longitudinal data from a Syringe Services clinic
-Qualitative analyses and team coding
-Sharing findings via publications, presentations, or community research events
-Participate and organize community action board meetings and other community-based participatory research events
-Organization and archiving of research data

The Medical School is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures. Work location is negotiable, and can be either in-person or remote.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Research activities - 75%
* Community engagement and organizational activities - 25%

Time Appointment: 75-100% Appointment
Work Location: Hybrid
Reports to: Dr. Brenna Greenfield
Direct Reports: None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Completed a PhD degree

Preferred
* Experience with writing research papers and analyzing data
* Experience with Tribal Nations

Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

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Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

Pay Range: $63,480 - $77,076; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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