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Title Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – Maternal Nutrition and Perinatal
Health
School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Department/Area Global Health and Population (GHP)
Position Description
The Nutrition and Global Health Program in the Department of Global Health and
Population, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a
highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with an interest in global health,
perinatal epidemiology, and maternal/child/adolescent health. The Postdoctoral
Research Fellow will contribute to the conduct of clinical trials and
prospective cohort studies conducted in partnership with institutions in
Africa and Asia. This position provides the opportunity to develop and extend
skills in statistical analysis, draft grant proposals, create analytical
frameworks, and author manuscripts for publication. All activities will be
conducted in close collaboration with investigators and study personnel in
Boston and collaborators.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Contribute to field operations for implementation of epidemiologic
studies, including tracking recruitment, retention, and overall quality
assurance.
Contribute to data management
Communicate with research partners on regulatory issues including IRB
approvals, and related activities.
Analyze datasets to examine research questions and contribute to the
development of peer-reviewed publications
Co-author and publish abstracts, poster presentations, and research
articles
Prepare technical reports to the funder
Other duties as required
Basic Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD/doctoral degree in epidemiology, nutrition, or
related public health field. Candidates should also have the following:
1) Strong quantitative, analytical, and writing skills
2) Research experience
3) Expert knowledge of SAS, Stata, or R
4) Demonstrated ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part
of a team are all necessary for this position.
Additional Qualifications
Two or more years of project management skills, and technical expertise in the
conduct of research studies. Excellent organizational, and problem-solving
skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong attention to
detail, excellent time management, a goal- and detail-oriented work style, and
meticulous and consistent follow-through on projects are required. Experience
liaising with Institutional Review Boards, other regulatory bodies, and
academic and governmental institutions preferred.
This is an 18-month position based in Boston with possibility for extension;
working virtually is temporarily allowed until conditions allow for in-person
meetings and work environment.
Special Instructions
Applications should include most recent CV, cover letter, two letters of
recommendation, and names of two references.
Contact Information
Kelsey Carthew
Contact Email kcarthew@hsph.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 2
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Writing Sample 1
Writing Sample 2
