Postdoc Associate

Position description

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. We seek an independent and highly motivated researcher with strong skills in qualitative methods and expertise in health equity, racial equity, and public policy.

The Postdoc Associate will work closely with Dr. Jamila Michener and Dr. Jeff Niederdeppe on a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant entitled “Advancing a Vision for Antiracist Health Policy (VFAR).” The specific responsibilities of the postdoc will include (but are not limited to) developing discussion group moderator guides for a large focus group and interview study, conducting a qualitative analysis of transcripts and field notes, and summarizing insights for both expert and lay audiences through peer-reviewed publications, reports, and presentations. This work will involve close collaboration with community partners. No teaching is associated with the position, but the Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to actively contribute to broader VFAR grant activities. The Postdoctoral Associate will also be given mentorship and dedicated time to pursue their own scholarship. 

Successful candidates will have received a doctorate prior to starting the position. The fellowship is for a 1-year term with the possibility of renewal, pending the availability of funding. The position will begin as early as July 2024. 

We especially welcome applicants with degrees in Public Policy, Government/Political Science, Sociology, Communication, or a related social science field. The most competitive candidates will have proficiency in working collaboratively with community-based organizations. Candidates should also have a scholarly record that displays a commitment to advancing research on health policy and/or racial equity. We strongly encourage scholars from backgrounds that have been historically and structurally excluded from research and funding opportunities to apply. 
 

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