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Florida State University · 12 hours ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Florida Center for Prevention Research (Full-time, OPS)

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Florida State University is seeking a dedicated postdoctoral scholar to join the Florida Center for Prevention Research as a mentored researcher on the Applied Opioid Research project. The role involves supporting data acquisition, conducting analyses, and contributing to technical reports and grant proposals related to opioid and substance use research.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support data acquisition, cleaning, and management for large-scale opioid-related datasets (e.g., state administrative data, health care utilization data, survey data, geospatial data)

Conduct quantitative and, as applicable, geospatial analyses for technical reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and presentations at professional conferences

Prepare, submit, and amend IRB protocol and data use agreements related to opioid and substance use research

Contribute to the writing of technical and evaluation reports for FL state partners (e.g., agency funders)

Serve as lead and co-author on conference proposals and manuscripts using data from Applied Opioid Research and related projects

Assist in conceptualizing, drafting, and revising grant proposals to internal and external funding sources that advance FCPR’s mission and research

Participate in team meetings with university and state stakeholders and contribute to translation of research findings for policy and practice audiences

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldQuantitative research methodsStatistical software proficiencyLarge dataset experienceAdvanced quantitative methodsTechnical report writingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailIndependent work ability

Required

A Ph.D. in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Human Development & Family Science, or a related social or behavioral science field

ABD candidates who will complete all degree requirements prior to the start date are eligible to apply. Proof of degree conferral is required before employment begins

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have valid authorization prior to the start of employment

Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative research methods, including data management and analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, SAS, MPlus, Python)

Experience working with medium to large datasets (e.g., survey, administrative, or health data)

Highly proficient with standard computer software and collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, and SharePoint (or similar tools)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience contributing to manuscripts, reports, and conference presentations

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, team-based research environment

Strong organizational skills and attention to details to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Availability to travel and participate in occasional overnight, out-of-town meetings and conferences

Preferred

Research experience focused on opioid misuse, Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), Medication for OUD, overdose prevention, or broader substance use epidemiology

Experience with prevention or intervention programs in family, school, or community contexts, especially those addressing substance use or associated risk/protective factors

Training and experience in advanced quantitative methods (e.g., longitudinal analysis, structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, causal inference methods, geospatial modeling, or machine learning)

Experience with data management and secondary analysis of large administrative, health services, or population-based datasets (e.g., Medicaid/claims data, EHR data, state surveillance systems, or multi-wave survey data)

Experience preparing technical or evaluation reports for government or community partners