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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Firearm Injury Prevention University of Michigan in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship with annual compensation based on NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA stipend levels. Includes the University of Michigan full standard benefits package, dedicated professional development funds, travel funds, support for seminars/courses and other research-related expenses, paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual childcare stipend if desired. Position is contingent on continued federal funding of the T32 program.
Deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Michigan
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Michigan, Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, Ann Arbor Campus, Michigan, USA.
This NIH-funded T32 position is part of the Firearm Safety Among Children and Teens (FACTS): Multi-Disciplinary Research Training Program, a postdoctoral training opportunity focused on reducing firearm death and injury among children, teens, and broader communities. The fellowship supports early-career researchers from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds and is designed to build independence for an academic research career.
Research areas may include community firearm violence prevention, built environment and community interventions, hospital- or community-based violence prevention programs, suicide prevention, policy research, implementation studies, technology and engineering approaches, data modeling, national surveys, epidemiological research, and fMRI-related work. Fellows will work with mentoring faculty on active projects, develop a career development plan, and participate in research workshops, journal clubs, seminars, and training in responsible conduct of research.
Eligibility highlights: completion of a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DrPH, EdD, or equivalent) by the start date; demonstrated commitment to firearm injury prevention; relevant research experience; interest in multidisciplinary collaboration and working with varied populations; excellent communication skills; and U.S. citizenship, noncitizen national status, or lawful permanent residence.
Funding: annual NIH NRSA stipend-based compensation, full standard University of Michigan benefits, professional development funds, travel support, and an annual childcare stipend if desired. Appointment may begin as early as November 2026 and is contingent on continued federal funding.
How to apply: email your materials to [email protected] with the requested subject line. Include a research statement, CV, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, and two writing samples. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
Funding details
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship with annual compensation based on NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA stipend levels. Includes the University of Michigan full standard benefits package, dedicated professional development funds, travel funds, support for seminars/courses and other research-related expenses, paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual childcare stipend if desired. Position is contingent on continued federal funding of the T32 program.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree program (MD, PhD, DrPH, EdD, or equivalent) by the starting date. Candidates must demonstrate commitment and interest in firearm injury prevention research, have research experience in a relevant discipline and at any stage of the translational research spectrum or within any level of the socio-ecological model (individual, family, community, or policy), show interest in working with various populations, have a strong desire to work with multidisciplinary collaborators, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, or lawful permanent residents.
How to apply
Email application materials and questions to [email protected] with the subject line 'Fellowship Application Job Opening ID #'. Submit a research statement, CV, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, and two writing samples. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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