PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellow (Postdoctoral Associate), Community Health Sciences - SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University : Job Details

Apply now Job No: 496715Department: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTHLocal Title: PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellow (Postdoctoral Associate), Community Health SciencesBudget Title: Postdoctoral AssociateWork Type: Full TimeLocation: Brooklyn, NYCategories: Administrative, Research

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world.

Bargaining Unit: UUP

Job Summary:

Position Description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks to hire a Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+ ) postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health.

The SUNY PRODiG+ Fellowship program aims to (1) increase the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty.

The fellow will contribute to advancing the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives of the institution, and will be mentored by a committee of faculty with a proven track record in supporting the career growth of early-stage faculty and an externally funded research program with a focus on health equity. The PRODiG+ fellow hired for this position will engage in a 2-year fellowship, with a highly competitive salary and with start-up funding to support professional development.

Position Summary

The PRODiG+ fellow will engage in advanced training, structured mentorship, and the development of professional skills that prepare the fellow for academic positions in public health and associated fields of study. This full-time position will be supported by a faculty mentorship committee with a strong history of successful mentorship and independent research funding and will be guided by a co-developed individual development plan (IDP). The primary mentor will provide direct supervision and ongoing support to enhance the fellow's skills in grant-writing, manuscript writing and publication, and professional development.

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
• Have a PhD or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date.
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community.
• Have training and research experience in behavioral sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, public health, or a related field.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to developing an independent research career in a defined public health area.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Cover letter. Describe training, research experience, and career goals.
• Resume. Ensure preferred contact information included.
• Essay. Include a separate essay of 750 words or less, that responds to the following prompt:

“Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community.”

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
• From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first- generation college students, have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.
• Trained in advanced quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research methodologies.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range: The salary for this position is $80,000 per year + Location Pay.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

Advertised: February 19, 2025 Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: Open until filled