University of Michigan
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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 fellowship funded by an NIH/NICHD T32 training grant. Compensation is based on NIH NRSA stipend levels. Benefits include the University of Michigan standard medical, dental, and vision package, paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, dedicated professional development funds, travel support, course/seminar support, and an annual childcare stipend if desired. Position is contingent on continued federal funding.
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United States
University
University of Michigan
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The University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for its NIH/NICHD-funded T32 training program, Firearm Safety Among Children and Teens (FACTS): Multi-Disciplinary Research Training Program.
This postdoctoral opening is designed for early-career researchers interested in firearm injury prevention, public health, epidemiology, policy research, implementation science, and related areas such as community violence prevention, suicide prevention, technology/engineering approaches, data modeling, and fMRI-based research. Fellows will join a cohort and work closely with mentoring faculty to identify a research focus and build a career development plan.
The fellowship provides up to two years of intensive training in research methods, grant writing, manuscript writing, project management, and responsible conduct of research. Fellows will participate in workshops, journal clubs, seminars, and collaborative research activities, and are expected to contribute to manuscript submissions and scientific presentations.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must have completed a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DrPH, EdD, or equivalent) by the start date; must be U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, or lawful permanent residents; and should have demonstrated commitment to firearm injury prevention research, strong communication skills, and interest in multidisciplinary collaboration.
Funding: compensation follows NIH NRSA stipend levels and includes the University of Michigan standard benefits package, professional development funds, travel support, paid leave, and an optional annual childcare stipend. The position is contingent on continued federal funding.
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until all positions are filled. The posting notes that appointments may begin in summer or fall 2027.
How to apply: email the required materials to [email protected] with the subject line “Fellowship Application.” Submit a research statement, CV, three recommendation letters, graduate transcripts, and two writing samples.
Funding details
Postdoctoral fellowship funded by an NIH/NICHD T32 training grant. Compensation is based on NIH NRSA stipend levels. Benefits include the University of Michigan standard medical, dental, and vision package, paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, dedicated professional development funds, travel support, course/seminar support, and an annual childcare stipend if desired. Position is contingent on continued federal funding.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree program (MD, PhD, DrPH, EdD, or equivalent) by the starting date. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, or lawful permanent residents. Candidates should demonstrate commitment and interest in firearm injury prevention research, have relevant research experience across any discipline or translational stage, show interest in working with various populations, be willing to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to apply
Email the application materials to [email protected] with the subject line "Fellowship Application." Include a research statement, CV, three recommendation letters, graduate transcripts, and two writing samples. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
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