Postdoctoral Position in Population Health Sciences for Scientists from Underprivileged Backgrounds
University of Pennsylvania

Postdoctoral Position in Population Health Sciences for Scientists from Underprivileged Backgrounds


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Dec 01, 2024
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics (DBEI) at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a mentored postdoc position in population health sciences for scientists coming from underprivileged backgrounds.

We are seeking trainees who have experience in the following areas of research: causal inference, health disparities, implementation science, cancer epidemiology, pediatric epidemiology, climate change epidemiology, biostatistical and informatics method development in population health sciences.

Position duration: The initial appointment will be 12 months, with additional 12-24 months available depending on funding and performance.


Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, M.D.'s with appropriate research training are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or current employment authorization to be eligible.


Application Instructions
For consideration, please complete the application process by submitting your materials in Interfolio by February 28, 2025. The following application documentation and information is required:

1. CV

2. Personal Statement: Describe your research interests and career goals and how you would benefit from attending this program (Maximum 500 words)

3. Diversity Statement: Diversity is an important part of Penn's mission. How will your experiences or efforts contribute to the diverse learning community we strive to create at Penn? Please provide a statement responsive to the above prompt, with references to your background, including whether you come from a community underrepresented and/or underserved in medicine, or a community historically, socioeconomically and/or educationally disadvantaged (including urban and rural communities); whether you were a first-generation college student or graduate; or whether you are the first in your family to attend a graduate or professional school.

4. Postdoc Questionnaire Form

5. Reference Contact Form

6. Employee Status Form

7. Equal Employment Opportunity Form


To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/158706

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).










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