Postdoctoral Scholar-Health Sciences Research Institute

The UC Merced Center for Health Equity at the University of California, Merced is seeking a talented and qualified postdoctoral scholar to collaborate and advance health equity in Latino/a/x, immigrant, rural communities in the San Joaquin Valley region.

We are specifically seeking a scholar with demonstrated experience in mixed methods and health equity research with a preference for candidates with a strong commitment to community-engaged research principles. The postdoc will work closely with the PIs on various project activities and research including: Strategic research support for community partners; assisting in literature search and review; facilitating interview and focus group if needed; performing quantitative and/or qualitative analysis; carrying data mining, analysis, synthesis, visualization and presentation; converting data into reportable formats for presentations; writing reports and disseminating findings; managing the project's database and overall project evaluation; providing qualitative research skill trainings to community partners and/or undergraduate and graduate research assistants; and other related duties as assigned.

* Ph.D. in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Community Health Sciences, Health/Public Policy, or other related social, behavioral, or population science field

* Interest in health equity and rural health research

* Strong methodological and data analysis skills (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods)

* Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent and collaborative scientific research

* Willingness to mentor and assist undergraduate research assistants

* Demonstrated evidence of strong contributions to scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications

* Experience conducting or collaborating on health equity and rural health research studies, particularly investigations with a community-engaged component

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The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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