Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Weill Cornell Medicine
- Location: New York, NY
- Job Number: 7118283
- Posting Date: Dec 14, 2022
- Application Deadline: Feb 13, 2023
Job Description
Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time academic Post-doctoral Research Associate position.
Postdoctoral research associates will conduct research related to immigrant populations (e.g., refugees and asylum seekers) to advance the health of immigrant communities. Applicants with a background in basic science, data science, statistics, or other quantitative fields are encouraged. The candidates will be selected from a pool of applicants based on their research’s promise for integrating, synthesizing, and building upon existing disciplinary contributions to global health and human rights research, broadly conceived. The candidates will also be evaluated based on how their research could benefit from and contribute to efforts by the Human Rights Impact Lab to advance the health of forcibly displaced individuals in the US and abroad.
Under the general direction of the Human Rights Impact Lab Directors, this on-site or hybrid position involves managing and analyzing data according to the highest ethical and regulatory standards, provides programmatic and research management, and grant-seeking and grant-writing support for the Human Rights Impact. This role involves managing multiple aspects of clinical research, which include: subject recruitment and retention, data management (i.e., collection, storage, analysis, sharing and publication), conforming with study protocols and keeping track of any potential study deviations.
Job Responsibilities
• Engages with existing data repositories which include data extraction, organization, and management.
• Preprocesses structured and unstructured data.
• Investigated trends and patters in big data.
• Identifies strong data visualization techniques to present research findings to a variety of audiences.
• Participates in clinical research projects that includes on-site and remote data collection and longitudinal follow-up for multi-level health data.
• Develops a pipeline to streamline data flow across the Human Rights Impact Lab cores for clinical research participants.
• Assists in grant applications for funding opportunities, coordinates and drafts funding proposals and reports.
• Prepares written/print materials such as manuscripts, perspectives, posters, and flyers.
• Leads special projects as assigned.
Education
• Awardees must have earned the doctoral degree within five years of beginning their fellowship. Candidates with more than five years of postdoctoral experience are not eligible. Awardees may not simultaneously hold any other paid or unpaid position during the term of the appointment. Prior to the start of their fellowship, candidates will be asked to provide confirmation that their doctoral degree has been conferred.
Experience
Background in basic science, data science, statistics, medicine, epidemiology, public health, or other quantitative fields is desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Problem-solving aptitude required.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Requires excellent ability to independently problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Experience communicating across language and cultural difference.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to a new environment and remain flexible as changing needs arise.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner with all departmental faculty and staff, as well as other institutional representatives.
• Knowledge of R or Python (preferred).
• Familiarity with health, global health, or human rights research (preferred).
How to Apply
• Applicants must submit biographical information, including the expected (or actual) date that they will receive their PhD degree. Eligible applicants must have their PhD conferred prior to beginning the position.
• Full CV in PDF format.
• Applicants being seriously considered for the position will be invited to participate in an interview via electronic conference with the selection committee.
• Please note that non-U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents who are offered the position will be required to provide valid visa and work authorization. This position does not support visa sponsorship.
• Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to the attention of Victoria Medina at [email protected]
Salary and Appointment Details
• Post-doctoral research associates are provided an annual stipend compliant with the current NIH scale for the first year of the post-doc, and an inflation adjusted salary for year 2 when reappointed.
• This position is for a one-year term with the potential for a second- and third- year renewal.
Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled employer.
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that's committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists-faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization-are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, and New York-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
Postdoctoral research associates will conduct research related to immigrant populations (e.g., refugees and asylum seekers) to advance the health of immigrant communities. Applicants with a background in basic science, data science, statistics, or other quantitative fields are encouraged. The candidates will be selected from a pool of applicants based on their research’s promise for integrating, synthesizing, and building upon existing disciplinary contributions to global health and human rights research, broadly conceived. The candidates will also be evaluated based on how their research could benefit from and contribute to efforts by the Human Rights Impact Lab to advance the health of forcibly displaced individuals in the US and abroad.
Under the general direction of the Human Rights Impact Lab Directors, this on-site or hybrid position involves managing and analyzing data according to the highest ethical and regulatory standards, provides programmatic and research management, and grant-seeking and grant-writing support for the Human Rights Impact. This role involves managing multiple aspects of clinical research, which include: subject recruitment and retention, data management (i.e., collection, storage, analysis, sharing and publication), conforming with study protocols and keeping track of any potential study deviations.
Job Responsibilities
• Engages with existing data repositories which include data extraction, organization, and management.
• Preprocesses structured and unstructured data.
• Investigated trends and patters in big data.
• Identifies strong data visualization techniques to present research findings to a variety of audiences.
• Participates in clinical research projects that includes on-site and remote data collection and longitudinal follow-up for multi-level health data.
• Develops a pipeline to streamline data flow across the Human Rights Impact Lab cores for clinical research participants.
• Assists in grant applications for funding opportunities, coordinates and drafts funding proposals and reports.
• Prepares written/print materials such as manuscripts, perspectives, posters, and flyers.
• Leads special projects as assigned.
Education
• Awardees must have earned the doctoral degree within five years of beginning their fellowship. Candidates with more than five years of postdoctoral experience are not eligible. Awardees may not simultaneously hold any other paid or unpaid position during the term of the appointment. Prior to the start of their fellowship, candidates will be asked to provide confirmation that their doctoral degree has been conferred.
Experience
Background in basic science, data science, statistics, medicine, epidemiology, public health, or other quantitative fields is desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Problem-solving aptitude required.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Requires excellent ability to independently problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Experience communicating across language and cultural difference.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to a new environment and remain flexible as changing needs arise.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner with all departmental faculty and staff, as well as other institutional representatives.
• Knowledge of R or Python (preferred).
• Familiarity with health, global health, or human rights research (preferred).
How to Apply
• Applicants must submit biographical information, including the expected (or actual) date that they will receive their PhD degree. Eligible applicants must have their PhD conferred prior to beginning the position.
• Full CV in PDF format.
• Applicants being seriously considered for the position will be invited to participate in an interview via electronic conference with the selection committee.
• Please note that non-U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents who are offered the position will be required to provide valid visa and work authorization. This position does not support visa sponsorship.
• Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to the attention of Victoria Medina at [email protected]
Salary and Appointment Details
• Post-doctoral research associates are provided an annual stipend compliant with the current NIH scale for the first year of the post-doc, and an inflation adjusted salary for year 2 when reappointed.
• This position is for a one-year term with the potential for a second- and third- year renewal.
Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled employer.
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that's committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists-faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization-are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, and New York-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.
