Post-Doctoral Associate at University of Maryland in University of College Park, MD

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Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The Department of Behavioral and Community Health (BCH) at the University of Maryland School of Public Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a one-year, 12-month contract to join our dynamic and growing research community. The position is designed to support the Department’s research enterprise while providing an emerging scholar with opportunities to strengthen their publication record, expand their research experience, and build an independent research trajectory. BCH has a robust and diverse research portfolio spanning mental health, substance use, cancer prevention and control, violence prevention, sexual and reproductive health, health communication, and other areas of public health prevention. Across these areas, our faculty are committed to advancing health equity and social justice, engaging communities as partners in research, and putting science into practice. The ideal candidate will be a recent doctoral graduate in public health or a related discipline with strong quantitative research and scientific writing skills. The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with BCH faculty on research projects, including data analysis, manuscript development, and preparation of scientific products for dissemination. Candidate duties include collaborating across the Department’s diverse research portfolio (approximately 70% of their time) and developing their own scholarly interests and expertise (approximately 30% of their time). The Postdoctoral Associate will join a vibrant community of postdoctoral scholars and faculty mentors within the Department and will have access to professional development and travel support to facilitate presentation and dissemination of research findings. Minimum Requirements: Must have a PhD in Public Health or a related discipline by December 31, 2026 and before start date, with demonstrated interest in developing a strong publication record and research collaboration. Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, operate office equipment (e.g., computers, printers), and possess the ability to read from a computer screen or printed reports. Additional Job Details Organization's Summary Statement: The Department of Behavioral and Community Health (BCH) at the University of Maryland School of Public Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a one-year, 12-month contract to join our dynamic and growing research community. The position is designed to support the Department’s research enterprise while providing an emerging scholar with opportunities to strengthen their publication record, expand their research experience, and build an independent research trajectory. BCH has a robust and diverse research portfolio spanning mental health, substance use, cancer prevention and control, violence prevention, sexual and reproductive health, health communication, and other areas of public health prevention. Across these areas, our faculty are committed to advancing health equity and social justice, engaging communities as partners in research, and putting science into practice. The ideal candidate will be a recent doctoral graduate in public health or a related discipline with strong quantitative research and scientific writing skills. The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with BCH faculty on research projects, including data analysis, manuscript development, and preparation of scientific products for dissemination. Candidate duties include collaborating across the Department’s diverse research portfolio (approximately 70% of their time) and developing their own scholarly interests and expertise (approximately 30% of their time). The Postdoctoral Associate will join a vibrant community of postdoctoral scholars and faculty mentors within the Department and will have access to professional development and travel support to facilitate presentation and dissemination o