Postgraduate Position, RENEW Study and TRAC-ER Study

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The ENRICH Research Team at the Yale School of Public Health seeks a postgraduate associate for a 1-year term to work on two studies. The postgraduate associate will report directly to Trace Kershaw, PhD, the Department Chair and Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences). The purpose of this fellowship is to provide hands on research experience for individuals who are considering going on to a PhD or MD. The postgraduate associate will work on projects related to substance use, LGBTQ health, social networks, location-based social contexts, and context aware sampling.

In this role, the postgraduate associate will be able to gain skills in survey implementation, data analysis, quality improvement methods, GIS programming, app-based research, as well as hone skills in research and writing and have project management and manuscript writing opportunities.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or above, in a social sciences or health sciences field
Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Capable of working independently
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams
Preferred: knowledge with working on data management systems and statistical software programs

Interested candidates should email their CV, cover letter, and two references to Erin Nicholson, Project Coordinator.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.