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About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number ACAD455

Job Title Post Doctoral Fellow

Position Title Post Doctoral Fellow

Position Type Other Academic

Number of vacancies 1

Salary

Department Comm Hlth/Prev Med-Ch/Pm

Position Summary

The Center for Translational Research in Health Disparities funded through the Research Centers for Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities ( NIMHD ) is seeking applications from talented and highly motivated individuals for a Postdoctoral position housed in the Community Engagement Core ( CEC ). The CEC seeks to develop interest in and expose trainees to community engagement, minority health and health disparities research.

The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of a senior scholar.

The appointment effort is full-time research or scholarship and is considered a continuation of professional training.

The appointee has the freedom and is expected to publish, within the guidelines of the institution, the results of his/her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

This appointment is considered temporary and is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career.

This position will be funded for up to two (2) years. Salary will be commensurate with research experience according to the NIH intramural pay scale

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent doctoral in appropriate fields

• Less than five (5) years postdoctoral experience.

  Preferred Qualifications

  Closing Date 08/31/2024

  Open Until Filled No

  Special Instructions to Applicants

  Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/20606

  EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

• Facilitates and/or supports meetings with new and/or established partners to collaborate on competitive extramural funding submissions – from development or concept ideation through to proposal submission.

• Leads and supports collaborative, peer reviewed manuscripts and scientific presentations reflecting the priorities and leadership of the CEC and the broader RCMI .

• Independently undertakes or collaborates in the planning, development, and implementation of community engagement activities.

• Leads and supports comprehensive data analyses and summary interpretations and provides leadership and coordination in the development and delivery of reports, presentations, and manuscripts associated with CEC and broader RCMI activities.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processes employee concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance evaluations.

• Provides day-to-day technical leadership and functional supervision to lower-level professionals and/or paraprofessionals in the execution of accountabilities and functions.

  Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  Optional Documents

• Resume

• Letter of Reference 1

• Letter of Reference 2

• Professional License

• Other Document