Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Scholar - Florida Center for Prevention Research (Full-time, OPS)
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Florida Center for Prevention Research (FCPR) at Florida State University is seeking a dedicated postdoctoral scholar to join their team as a mentored researcher on the Applied Opioid Research project. The role involves supporting data acquisition, conducting analyses, contributing to reports, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team on opioid-related research.
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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
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
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