"Postdoctoral Research Fellow"

Posting Summary

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Division
Divison of Academic Affairs

Department
Dean Community Health & Policy

Job Effective Date
01/05/2026

Job End Date
09/29/2026

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Contractual

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Annual Salary
$60,000

Pays
24

Percentage Amount
100

Fund Source
Federal/Grant

Requisition Reason
New

Job Duties

Research & Data Activities

• Support the development and implementation of a strategic plan to test access, governance, and utilization challenges associated with the BBC / PELL linked datasets.
• Contribute to framing and refining research questions related to pregnancy, preterm birth, child health outcomes, and chronic disease impacts using linked administrative data.
• Assist in exploratory analyses, modeling, and simulations, including the application of innovative technologies (e.g., AI-informed approaches, systems modeling).
• Apply syndemic theory and systems thinking to maternal and child health research using linked datasets.

Evaluation & Methods

• Support ongoing qualitative (interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (survey-based) evaluation activities in collaboration with consultants and Westat.
• Assist with development of discussion guides, survey instruments, data collection protocols, and IRB -related documentation as needed.
• Conduct or support data analysis using appropriate qualitative and quantitative software packages.
• Contribute to synthesis of findings and preparation of evaluation reports.

Training, Mentorship & Capacity Building

• Support the development and implementation of an application and selection process for doctoral and postdoctoral trainees participating in the project.
• Assist with integration of BBC / PELL linked database training into the MHRC Student Fellowship Mentoring Program, in collaboration with KKI .
• Participate in seminars and learning activities designed to strengthen research team capacity in maternal and child health science and data use.

Coordination & Dissemination

• Work collaboratively with MHRCC, MHRC partners ( MMC - SACS, UTA ), and JHU technical assistance teams.
• Assist in documenting and sharing lessons learned with other MHRC research centers.
• Support preparation of manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other dissemination products.

Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with drafting HRSA -required progress reports, summaries, and deliverables for internal review by the faculty team and final submission by MHRCC .
• Ensure project activities align with HRSA expectations, timelines, and evaluation requirements.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Data Science, or a related field, or near completion at the time of appointment is required.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Familiarity with large datasets, administrative data, or linked data systems.
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-institutional, collaborative research environment.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in maternal and child health, perinatal epidemiology, or health equity research.
• Experience with data governance, data access processes, or restricted datasets.
• Familiarity with systems science, syndemic theory, or computational approaches (e.g., modeling, simulation, AI-informed methods).
• Experience contributing to federal grant reporting or evaluation activities.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
12/23/2025

Job Close Date
01/14/2026

Quicklink for Posting
https://morgan.peopleadmin.com/postings/8416