Postdoctoral Fellow Community Based Participatory Research

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Postdoctoral Fellow -

Community Based Participatory Research Job Family:

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Full time

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IACH Post Doc Job Summary:

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join a collaborative team advancing research on the non-medical drivers of health and their impact on chronic disease. This opportunity offers applied research experience grounded in community-based participatory research (CBPR), in partnership with Clemson University, Prisma Health, and LiveWell Greenville. Fellows may also engage with national research networks through affiliated institutions.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities Lead and contribute to applied research projects focused on community health and health equity Conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support program development and evaluation Prepare manuscripts, policy briefs, and community reports; present findings in academic and public forums Translate research into practice by co-developing and evaluating sustainable, community-informed programs Contribute to grant writing and assist in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities Build and strengthen partnerships across academic, clinical, and community sectors Support capacity-building efforts among community partners through training and technical assistance Mentor undergraduate and graduate students engaged in community health research Collaborate in the design and facilitation of seminars, workshops, or academic courses Engage in a structured CBPR training curriculum (synchronous and asynchronous modules) Develop accessible communication materials to share findings with broad audiences Participate in dissemination activities that inform policy and improve health outcomes Qualifications Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, DrPH, DNP, DHA) in public health, community health, epidemiology, healthcare administration, or a related discipline Degree must be earned within the last three years (ABD candidates will be considered if degree is conferred by the start date) Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage academic and non-academic audiences Experience working with or alongside historically excluded communities Background in health equity, public health policy, or systems-level interventions is a plus We value a range of experiences and perspectives. Candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

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