Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Equity
Job Description
The Center for Health Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CHIE) at the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and The Institute for Racial Justice (IRJ) at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for one (1) two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Equity. This fellowship supports scholars from a broad range of fields and skillsets who center race and ethnicity to promote health equity in marginalized communities.
This fellowship aims to advance the careers of new scholars by providing opportunities to research, give and receive mentoring, and build community across disciplines. Strong applicants will demonstrate evidence of scholarly potential for collaborative, interdisciplinary research activities with the potential to advance policies leading to the reduction of health disparities and promotion of health equity in marginalized communities. Scholarship that contributes to understanding differences and similarities in systemic forms of anti-Asian, anti-Black, anti- Indigenous, anti-Latinx racism through social determinants of health is of particular interest.
Applications should also convey a willingness to balance one’s personal research agenda with collaborative community-university efforts to convert scholarly understandings into practical policy and practice solutions.
Overview
This initiative aims to build pathways for generations of scholars to advance intersectional, interdisciplinary research that centers on health equity, racial justice and drives structural change. We aim to support scholars and equip them with the skills and networks to conduct change-making research, create transformational educational experiences, and build translational community partnerships.
This postdoctoral fellow will work three days per week for CHIE to support major health equity projects including the Annual Health Equity Quest program and other related projects at the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health; and will work to two days per week at the IRJ participating In professional development activities including grant work as well as interdisciplinary research and teaching projects co-assigned with IRJ staff, faculty affiliates, and community partners in the greater Chicagoland area.
The postdoctoral fellow is expected to conduct health equity and social justice research in conjunction with pursuing a professional certificate program in implementation science with an entrepreneurship flavor at CHIE – focused on the design, dissemination, implementation and evaluation of innovative health solutions. Research results will be shared through conference presentations, grant proposal submissions, and published works.
Compensation
The expected start date is negotiable but preferably September 2024 at a 12-month annual salary following the federal standards established by the HHS Secretary for National Research Service Awards (NRSA) stipend levels and adjustments based on experience, and benefits for two years, with the possibility of extension dependent upon performance and availability of funds. The postdoctoral fellow will also access funds for research supplies, travel, publications, and professional development.
Eligibility
We invite applications from qualified candidates at the beginning of their academic careers but who do not hold tenure-track academic positions. Candidates who do not hold a doctorate but expect to by June 30, 2024, must provide a letter from their dissertation committee’s chair confirming the proposed completion timeline. All applicants must file their dissertations no later than June 30, 2024. This position is not restricted to US citizens or resident aliens. Non-US citizens are welcome to apply. Scholars from populations underrepresented in the academy are strongly encouraged to apply.
This fellowship aims to advance the careers of new scholars by providing opportunities to research, give and receive mentoring, and build community across disciplines. Strong applicants will demonstrate evidence of scholarly potential for collaborative, interdisciplinary research activities with the potential to advance policies leading to the reduction of health disparities and promotion of health equity in marginalized communities. Scholarship that contributes to understanding differences and similarities in systemic forms of anti-Asian, anti-Black, anti- Indigenous, anti-Latinx racism through social determinants of health is of particular interest.
Applications should also convey a willingness to balance one’s personal research agenda with collaborative community-university efforts to convert scholarly understandings into practical policy and practice solutions.
Overview
This initiative aims to build pathways for generations of scholars to advance intersectional, interdisciplinary research that centers on health equity, racial justice and drives structural change. We aim to support scholars and equip them with the skills and networks to conduct change-making research, create transformational educational experiences, and build translational community partnerships.
This postdoctoral fellow will work three days per week for CHIE to support major health equity projects including the Annual Health Equity Quest program and other related projects at the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health; and will work to two days per week at the IRJ participating In professional development activities including grant work as well as interdisciplinary research and teaching projects co-assigned with IRJ staff, faculty affiliates, and community partners in the greater Chicagoland area.
The postdoctoral fellow is expected to conduct health equity and social justice research in conjunction with pursuing a professional certificate program in implementation science with an entrepreneurship flavor at CHIE – focused on the design, dissemination, implementation and evaluation of innovative health solutions. Research results will be shared through conference presentations, grant proposal submissions, and published works.
Compensation
The expected start date is negotiable but preferably September 2024 at a 12-month annual salary following the federal standards established by the HHS Secretary for National Research Service Awards (NRSA) stipend levels and adjustments based on experience, and benefits for two years, with the possibility of extension dependent upon performance and availability of funds. The postdoctoral fellow will also access funds for research supplies, travel, publications, and professional development.
Eligibility
We invite applications from qualified candidates at the beginning of their academic careers but who do not hold tenure-track academic positions. Candidates who do not hold a doctorate but expect to by June 30, 2024, must provide a letter from their dissertation committee’s chair confirming the proposed completion timeline. All applicants must file their dissertations no later than June 30, 2024. This position is not restricted to US citizens or resident aliens. Non-US citizens are welcome to apply. Scholars from populations underrepresented in the academy are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
M.D. or PhD Required
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in fields including public health, healthcare administration, health sciences, environmental studies, communications, history, urban studies, sociology, data science, behavioral economics, business, political science, or other related fields
- Quantitative and qualitative research expertise
- Understandings of critical theories
- Project management skills
- Community organizations, organizing, or leadership experience
- Proficiency in a multitude of qualitative and quantitative software
- Synthesize technical results into actionable policy and procedural recommendations
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Demonstrable mastery of technical tools designed to assist with research and data collection, including but not limited to Excel, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, and more.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
12/20/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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