Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Associate to join our research team within the EMBRACE Center. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful, community-engaged research while advancing your academic and professional development.

The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and multidisciplinary research teams to support ongoing projects, mentor graduate-level trainees, and play a key role in advancing the EMBRACE Center's research mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings with the Principal Investigator (PI)
• Participate in weekly research team meetings, contributing to project planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Attend and engage in weekly EMBRACE Center staff meetings
• Supervise and mentor up to two graduate-level research projects, providing guidance on study design, analysis, and dissemination
• Provide direct support for the EMBRACE Center's research portfolio, including:
  • Assisting with study coordination and implementation
  • Contributing to data collection, analysis, and interpretation
  • Supporting manuscript preparation, presentations, and grant development

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, family medicine, behavioral science, social science, or related discipline)
• Demonstrated experience in research design, data analysis, and academic writing
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in family medicine, primary care, or community-based research
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising student research projects
• Familiarity with health equity, population health, or implementation science
• Track record of publications or conference presentations

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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