Postdoc Research Associate

The primary purposes of this 2-year, post-doctoral, Research Associate position are to:
1) train the Research Associate in healthy equity-focused, community-engaged research as part of ongoing work in the Meharry/Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core; and
2) prepare the Research Associate for an academic career that includes healthy equity-focused, community-engaged research.
** Daily Operations
** Develop and implement and independent, health equity-focused, community engagement research project.  Contribute to health-equity focused, community-engaged research projects of faculty mentors and faculty affiliated with the Meharry/Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core.  Submit first-authored research manuscripts based on independent research project and those conducted in collaboration with faculty members.  Present research at local and national conferences.  Participant in community-engaged research training and other professional develop opportunities.  

Performs other related duties as assigned.
** Required Skills*
* • Knowledge of computing software and tools  
• Strong verbal and written communications skills  
• Self-motivated, organized, and flexible  
• Able to work independently when required
** Required

Education and Experience *
* • Completed doctoral degree in a public health, community health, or related scientific field is required.  
• Demonstrated interest/experience in health disparities and/or equity-focused, community-engaged research

Other Requirements
1. Cover Letter  
2. Curriculum Vitae  3. 1-page statement of research interests and skills  4. Two examples of written work  
5. List of three people that can provide professional references.#
** About Meharry
** Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services.

Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind."#

** Mission
* * Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.#
** Core Values
** Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence
* Accountability with transparence
* Equity with inclusion
* Respect with collegiality
* Service with compassion
* Integrity without exception#
** Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
** Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.
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