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Post Doctorial Associate, Sexual Health Research at the University of Minnesota Program

The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health in the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, is seeking a Post Doctorial Associate to join a five-year NIH-funded research grant to compare experiences in cancer care between LGBTQ individuals and the impact poor cancer care and discrimination has on research participation.

The Post Doctorial Associate will be expected to be a core member of the research team and work directly under the supervision of Drs. Simon Rosser and Ms. Gunna Kilian. This is a 100% FTE (P&A) position over a 2-year period; travel stipend to attend a national conference each year will also be made available.

Job Responsibilities:
The Post-Doctoral Associate will be mentored by Prof. Simon Rosser and will work with him and his collaborators within and outside of the University of Minnesota. The job responsibilities include writing first-author manuscripts, theory development, and data analysis. The position will prepare the Post-Doctoral Associate for an early-stage faculty career in academia, and the mentoring will emphasize these aspects (e.g., attendance of conferences and, if desired, working with graduate students on methods papers, etc).

Work Arrangements:
The University of Minnesota endorses a "" and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This position will have a remote or hybrid work option.

Starting pay:
This is dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience, and internal equity: NIH standard postdoctoral salary ($60,000-$65,000 USD annually.)

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a field relevant to cancer and LGBTQ health
• Experience with and sensitivity to the target population (LGBTQ)
• Experience conducting qualitative interviews
• Experience in writing papers for publication in scientific journals
• Experience in both qualitative and quantitative data collection methodology
• Strong interest in teaching courses related to LGBTQ health
• Ability to advance science independently and also as part of collaborative team;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills
• Interest in fostering an inclusive environment and appreciation of differences in the workplace

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to someone who has a demonstrated research experience involving cancer and LGBTQ populations. Given the large recruitment component of this study; the ideal candidate would be someone who has conducted participant recruitment and has familiarity when it comes to recruiting from online sites.

Are you excited about this job and meet the required qualifications, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If this is you, we strongly encourage you to apply because you just may be the right candidate for this role.

The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health focuses on disease and health in various populations. Our faculty and students examine the distribution, cause and prevention of diseases, and how human behavior affects overall health.

The division offers MPH, MS and PhD degrees, as well as dual and joint degrees.

Research:
The work of epidemiologists spreads across sectors and areas of study, so our division and faculty are often partnering with other research entities and community organizations on public health research and interventions. We are committed to protecting research participants, upholding ethical standards, and improving our practice at every step of our work. Research priorities or pods which encourage collaboration and innovation among our faculty and build upon the division's robust research history include the fields of Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Global health Infectious Disease, Maternal and Child Health, Healthy Weight, Social Epidemiology, Substance Abuse and Grocery Assistance Program Study for Families.

The Division's Mission:
To improve the health of the public through state-of-the art teaching, translation of research into practice, and training of the next generation of public health professionals.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the SHRUM program. We aspire to create a team that represents the diversity of our city, our region, and our world, and to create a space that encourages and embraces inclusiveness, equal opportunity, and respect. We strongly encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. Candidates should attach a cover letter indicating their interest and experience, a CV, and a list of three references.

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