Morgan State University · 5 days ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yrMorgan State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support research and data activities related to maternal and child health. The role involves contributing to research questions, conducting analyses, and supporting training and evaluation activities.
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Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of a strategic plan to test access, governance, and utilization challenges associated with the BBC/PELL linked datasets
Contribute to framing and refining research questions related to pregnancy, preterm birth, child health outcomes, and chronic disease impacts using linked administrative data
Assist in exploratory analyses, modeling, and simulations, including the application of innovative technologies (e.g., AI-informed approaches, systems modeling)
Apply syndemic theory and systems thinking to maternal and child health research using linked datasets
Support ongoing qualitative (interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (survey-based) evaluation activities in collaboration with consultants and Westat
Assist with development of discussion guides, survey instruments, data collection protocols, and IRB-related documentation as needed
Conduct or support data analysis using appropriate qualitative and quantitative software packages
Contribute to synthesis of findings and preparation of evaluation reports
Support the development and implementation of an application and selection process for doctoral and postdoctoral trainees participating in the project
Assist with integration of BBC/PELL linked database training into the MHRC Student Fellowship Mentoring Program, in collaboration with KKI
Participate in seminars and learning activities designed to strengthen research team capacity in maternal and child health science and data use
Work collaboratively with MHRCC, MHRC partners (MMC-SACS, UTA), and JHU technical assistance teams
Assist in documenting and sharing lessons learned with other MHRC research centers
Support preparation of manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other dissemination products
Assist with drafting HRSA-required progress reports, summaries, and deliverables for internal review by the faculty team and final submission by MHRCC
Ensure project activities align with HRSA expectations, timelines, and evaluation requirements
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Data Science, or a related field, or near completion at the time of appointment is required
Demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
Familiarity with large datasets, administrative data, or linked data systems
Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a multi-institutional, collaborative research environment
Preferred
Background in maternal and child health, perinatal epidemiology, or health equity research
Experience with data governance, data access processes, or restricted datasets
Familiarity with systems science, syndemic theory, or computational approaches (e.g., modeling, simulation, AI-informed methods)
Experience contributing to federal grant reporting or evaluation activities
Company
Morgan State University
Morgan State University is a historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Founded in 1867
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.96MKey Investors
TEDCONASANational Science Foundation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-07-26Grant
2023-02-27Grant· $4.12M
Leadership Team
Aaron Smith
Senior HR Partner
Albert Sweets
Director, External Research Partnerships
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