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University of California Merced
6 days ago
Postdoctoral Scholar – Health Sciences Research Institute University of California, Merced in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Data Science
Funding
Salary range estimated at $69,073 - $82,836 for 100% time; position duration is 2 years.
Deadline
May 14, 2027
Country
United States
University
University of California Merced
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About this position
The Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC) at the University of California, Merced is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to research on substance use, tobacco prevention and control, public policy, and public health. The scholar will work within a transdisciplinary, community-engaged research environment and help coordinate collaborative projects that involve undergraduate and doctoral student research assistants.
Under the supervision of Drs. Durazo and Yen, the postdoctoral scholar will engage in coding, data analysis, data collection, and statistical analysis of large-scale datasets. The position emphasizes the use of multiple social scientific methods and offers opportunities to combine qualitative and quantitative approaches in the study of health-related and policy issues.
The role is based at UC Merced and is connected to the NCPC research environment, which focuses on issues aligned with tobacco control, health inequities, community health, rural health, and policy-relevant public health research. The appointment is designed for someone aiming to build leadership experience in substance use research while working closely with faculty and student researchers in an applied, collaborative setting.
Funding details
Salary range estimated at $69,073 - $82,836 for 100% time; position duration is 2 years.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD or ScD in Health/Public Policy, Public Health, or a related social, behavioral, or population science field at the time of appointment. Applicants may have no more than four years of postdoctoral research experience. The role requires strong research skills in rural health, social policy, or related areas; strong quantitative and qualitative methodological and data analysis skills; the ability to conduct independent and collaborative scientific research; willingness to mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants; excellent communication and teamwork skills; evidence of scholarly productivity such as publications or conference presentations; and experience with health equity and rural health research, especially community-engaged work. Preferred skills include proficiency with statistical software such as R, SAS, or STATA, and experience integrating quantitative survey findings with qualitative data and/or policy analysis.
How to apply
Apply through the UC Merced AP Recruit portal using the application link provided. Upload a current CV, a cover letter, and the signed Authorization to Release Information Form. Provide contact information for three references.
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