SMPPH Postdoctoral Fellow
SMPPH Postdoctoral Fellow
The Department of Social Medicine, Population, and Public Health at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine is seeking an emerging scholar for a postdoctoral position under the mentorship of Dr. Andrew Subica.
For this position, we are seeking a highly-motivated candidate to support a NIAAA-funded study to conduct a randomized controlled trial of a novel alcohol prevention intervention for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander young adults. The scholar will have direct responsibility in coordinating the study, including supporting Dr. Subica and his team in: maintaining in-person and virtual collaboration and communication with community partners; assisting in intervention-related trainings and intervention delivery; monitoring outreach and recruitment protocols; conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; developing study designs; and scholarly dissemination within both community and scientific forums.
We particularly seek candidates with applied research skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently in partnering with community groups and stakeholders to collect and analyze data, maintain strong community working relationships, and prepare articles for publication. The postdoctoral scholar will receive mentorship, supervision, and training from Dr. Subica in establishing a successful independent research career including preparing and submitting peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and extramural grants as principal, co-principal, or co-investigator. Individuals interested in health disparities, community-based participatory research, or Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, Indigenous, or other minority/underserved populations are especially encouraged to apply.
Desired Education/Experience:
- PhD in public health, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field
- Proficiency or interest in community-based participatory research, intervention trials research, and planning research projects
- Ability to work independently in completing administrative and community-oriented tasks necessary to complete community-based research projects
- High level of organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with members of underserved, Indigenous, or minority groups
- Experience preparing and submitting reports and manuscripts for submission to funders and peer-reviewed journals.
Application Materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter with research statement/interests
- Contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin immediately. Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Subica at asubica@medsch.ucr.edu.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23 for the Postdoctoral Scholar (Employee, Fellow, Paid Direct) salary range, the base salary range for these positions is $69,073 - $82,836.
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission is a preferred qualification.
We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC’s criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal.
The University of California is an equal opportunity employer. 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.