Post Doctoral Associate - Spring 2026 (Dr. Xiang Qi)

New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing is committed to the development of the next generation of nurse scientists and is seeking to fill a postdoctoral associate role for Spring 2026. This position is initially awarded as a one‐year but renewable annually based on performance and renewal of the grant from NIH. The position involves postdoctoral work in conducting large-dataset analyses using advanced statistical models. Experience in the use of various datasets, e.g., UK Biobank, All of Us, Medicare and Medicaid administrative data (CMS), is also desirable. The postdoctoral associate will engage in conducting and running analysis, reporting the study results, publishing, presenting, and grant-writing, in addition to advancing their own area of research. The postdoctoral associate will be under the mentorship and direction of Prof. Xiang Qi and receive professional development and academic networking opportunities. The position is available immediately and will be open until filled.

Position Details:

• Approximate Start and End Dates: This is a full-time, fixed-term, grant-funded position expected to run from June 2026 through May 31, 2027, subject to continuation and possible extension based on the availability of continued grant funding.
• Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term, grant-funded position.
• Expected Work Hours: 35 hours per week; The role follows a Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with some flexibility.
• Location: Hybrid. The position requires at least three days of in-person work per week, including field-based research activities and College-designated common in-person days.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500-$65,000 (based on years of relevant postgraduate experience, both at NYU and elsewhere). New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Qualifications:

1. Dissertation completed in the last 3 years. If you have not yet completed your dissertation at the time of application, please provide verification in writing from your dissertation chair confirming you will complete it before Sep 1st, 2026. Please upload verification as an additional document in the document upload section.
2. Earned PhD or equivalent in epidemiology, biostatistics, quantitative psychology, health economics, nursing, or other health-related fields.
3. Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of hire and for the duration of this appointment. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.
4. As part of its selection process, our selection committee looks for evidence of a strong track record of scholarly achievement (publications, honors, awards), and grant writing experience, and promise of continuing achievement towards independence as a researcher.

Required Application Materials:

1. Curriculum vitae and cover letter
2. A research statement/proposal detailing the reasons for applying for the position and how the proposed research fits with the mentor Prof. Xiang Qi, including interests and goals and how their research relates to this position. (maximum 1 page single spaced)
3. Copies of up to three relevant research scientific papers that are most representative of the candidate's work (preferred first-authored by candidate)
4. Names and contact information of three references familiar with your scholarly and scientific work
5. A dissertation abstract and reprints of at least 3 publications

The position is available immediately and will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.