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Medical Anthropology Jobs: Post-Docs

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Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity - Univ of Pennsylvania

Program Description:

  • The University of Pennsylvania (PENN) is dedicated to worldwide academic excellence and is enriched by individuals, who, through their different races and ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities, abilities, economic status, and sexual orientation, contribute to an intellectually challenging and inclusive educational setting. The Academic Diversity Fellowship Program seeks to attract promising scholars and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other diverse groups whose life experience, research experience and employment background will contribute significantly to our academic excellence.

Eligibility:

  • The fellowships are available for postdoctoral training in all areas of study at the University and seek to attract graduate students who have completed, or will complete their requirements for Ph.D. by their start date and postdoctoral scholars who have completed their dissertation within the last three years. Persons who have graduated from professional programs (such as M.D., D.M.D., V.M.D., J.D.) within the last three years will also be considered. The program is limited to applicants who received their degrees no earlier than 2007. Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents. Postdocs, residents and fellows who currently have a position at Penn are ineligible for this program.

Awards:

  • The three year fellowships will begin as early as October 1, 2010.

Stipends and Allowances:

  • Fellows receive a stipend of $43,000 in year 1 with $2,000 increments in years 2 and 3, as well as annual allowances for travel ($2,000) and research ($5,000), and one-time relocation expenses of $5,000. The University also provides a medical, vision, dental and life insurance benefits package. Successful candidates will receive highly mentored scholarly and research training as well as courses and workshops to enhance their research success skills and prepare them for a faculty position in a major university.

Selection Process:

  • A committee appointed by Vice Provost for Research will review and select the candidates for the Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity .

Application Procedure: Required application materials include:

  1. A completed fellowship application form,
  2. A curriculum vitae including current and pending publications,
  3. Three letters of reference from people acquainted with the applicant’s work. Applicants should request each person providing a reference letter to send the letter directly to the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, University of Pennsylvania. Letter may be sent by regular mail, fax, or attached to an email to vpr@pobox.upenn.edu. The letter must contain the reference identifier along with the applicant's name.
  4. A personal statement, no longer than three pages, which addresses the following:
    1. reviews your previous research accomplishments
    2. outlines your future research goals
    3. describes your commitment to pursuing an academic career
    4. includes academic, employment or other life experiences that would bring new perspectives to the University community and your chosen field

If you have any questions please contact Josie Rook, Executive Director, Office of the Vice Provost for Research at rookj@upenn.edu.

Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

Please submit your application to:

Postdoctoral Fellowship for Academic Diversity
Office of the Vice Provost for Research
University of Pennsylvania
1 College Hall, Suite 118
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303

All materials must be received by August 2, 2010.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Fellowships

  • Association of Schools of Public Health/Health Resources and Services Administration Fellowship - The ASPH/HRSA Fellowship Program was created in 1998 to provide an opportunity for early career public health professionals from accredited graduate schools of public health to further their professional development through direct training and service within the various Bureaus, Offices, and Field Offices of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Community Health Scholars Program - Sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. A postdoctoral fellowship program whose primary purpose is to build the capacity of present and future faculty as community health scholars and to increase the numbers of such scholars in schools of public health and in institutions that educate/train individuals in community health disciplines.
  • Individual Advanced Research Opportunities (IARO), International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) - The individual advanced research opportunities (IARO) program provides fellowships to predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars from the United States for individual long-term research in Europe and Eurasia. Grants of two to nine months to predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars for policy-relevant research at institutions in the host country. Grants of four to nine months to postdoctoral scholars for research in the humanities at institutions in the host country. Grants of one to three months are now available for master's level students to conduct research on policy-relevant topics.
  • Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research post-Ph.D. Grants

other resources

 

Advertised Post-Docs

 
Research Fellow Position: Resilient Aging in Place
  • Community living has been promoted in New Zealand as desirable for older people. In this research project we are working with diverse community-dwelling older people to understand what physical, social, and emotional factors make a community environment stable and acceptable for them, and to explore the concept of resilience in older age.
  • We are seeking a full-time researcher with expertise in qualitative research, a strong background in social theory, demonstrated ability to work in a small team and with diverse older people, professional integrity and self-motivation, and outstanding management skills. A PhD, or at minimum a graduate degree, in a field such as health and/or social gerontology, geography, urban studies or similar is essential. A candidate who is committed to research excellence and on-going professional development is preferred.
  • The successful candidate will participate fully in the administration and direction of the project. They will play a crucial role in data management, analysis and interpretation. In particular, the researcher will play a key role in the development and preparation of manuscripts, and further dissemination of findings to participants, academic audiences, and policy makers. Research fellow payscale will apply as appropriate.
  • If interested in this exciting opportunity, please see The University of Auckland job opportunities website job id 11287. Applications close September 14th.
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
  • The Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine invites applications for a post-doctorate fellowship for the 2009-2010 academic year. Applicants should have a PhD or JD (received within the past three years or expect to be received before September) in any academic field that is relevant to bioethics, medicine studies, or the medical humanities. Fellows are expected to give a series of three lectures, offer tutorials to graduate students, and participate in the life of the program. The stipend for the nine-month period is $42,000 as well as travel and lodging to the annual meeting of the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH). Applicants should submit a general statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, a representative sample of scholarly work, and the names and addresses of two referees. We will begin evaluating applications at the end of July and will continue to accept applicants until the position is filled.
  • Contact Tod Chambers, Suite 625, 750 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611-2611.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Society Scholars
  • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Society Scholars program provides 2 years of support to postdoctoral scholars at all stages of their careers to build the nation’s capacity for research and leadership to address the multiple determinants of population health and contribute to policy change. The program is based on the principle that progress in the field of population health depends upon multidisciplinary collaboration and exchange. Its goal is to improve health by training scholars to: investigate the connections among biological, genetic, behavioral, environmental, economic and social determinants of health; and develop, evaluate and disseminate knowledge and interventions that integrate and act on these determinants to improve health. Up to 18 scholars will be selected to begin training in August or September 2010 at one of six universities: Columbia University; Harvard University; University of California, San Francisco and Berkeley; University of Michigan; University of Pennsylvania; and University of Wisconsin. Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $89,000 in year one and $92,000 in year two of the program.
    DEADLINE: October 2, 2009 - http://bit.ly/JID4
MacArthur Foundation - Global Migration and Human Mobility

This MacArthur Foundation program awards grants for research and policy studies, dissemination, and related activities in the following areas: governance of global migration; migration and development; and re-conceptualizing global human mobility. The Foundation is particularly interested in supporting projects that reflect diverse national, institutional, professional, and cultural perspectives on global migration.
DEADLINE: Ongoing - http://bit.ly/G84Yl

The Karl Mannheim Chair for Cultural Studies invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholarship in Cultural Studies (Sociology)
  • We award a one-year-scholarship to an outstanding individual to contribute to research in one of the following areas of strength of the chair: Modern societies as knowledge societies, science studies, consumption, climate and society.
  • Starting date is September 2009. Please submit a letter of interest, vitae, copies of two publications and the names of two potential referees. Closing date is July 6 with interviews likely to take place late July/early August 2009.
  • Electronic applications for the Postdoctoral Scholarship should be addressed to Dr. Marian Adolf: marian.adolf@zeppelin-university.de
Postdoctoral Positions Available in ELSI Research
  • The Center for Genomics and Society (CGS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for postdoctoral appointments in ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) related to large-scale genetic/genomic research. Appointees will work closely with an interdisciplinary group of CGS investigators to conduct social science, philosophical, policy, or legal research on ELSI issues, help design ELSI teaching modules to be used in undergraduate classes; and co-author publications. Post-doctoral fellows will participate in individually tailored, mentored research and professional development activities, and will be supported in establishing independent lines of ELSI research. Our website has information about CGS aims, research activities, and faculty: www.genomics.unc.edu/genomicsandsociety.
  • This position is available immediately for duration of one year, with a possible additional year pending funding and acceptable progress. Candidates should be recent PhDs with interests in ELSI research, and training in the social sciences, genetics, medicine, nursing, public health, law, humanities or bioethics. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Stipends are established at the NIH rate, beginning at $39,009 for a recent PhD. Health benefits are included as well as sick and vacation time.
  • Applications should consist of a 1) curriculum vitae including previous research experience; 2) a personal statement describing interests in ELSI; and 3) names and contact information of three referees.
  • Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2009, or until positions are filled. Applicants should address all materials and questions to:
  • Debra Skinner
    Associate Director
    Center for Genomics and Society
    FPG Child Development Institute
    CB#8180
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8180
    Tel: (919) 966-4571
    Email: skinner@mail.fpg.unc.edu
Two-Year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship - Department of Africana Studies and the Committee on Science and Technology Studies. Brown University invites applications for a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for a term of two years beginning July 2009.
  • Applicants will have received a Ph.D. within the past five (5) years from an institution other than Brown in the fields of Africana Studies, Anthropology, History, Sociology, Science Studies, or other relevant discipline.
  • The successful candidate will study from an interdisciplinary perspective the relationship between the construction and naturalization of racial and/or ethnic categories and the production of modern scientific knowledge, focusing on the fields of biology, medicine, public health or botany. Of special interest is research on how contemporary genomic studies of race/ethnicity and their deployment in areas from medicine to popular culture reshape scientific understandings of race and the formation of individual identities. We welcome candidates who have a deep interest in the relationships between the emergence of scientific knowledge and colonial empires.
  • The Fellow will have an office in the Africana Studies Department and will interact closely with Brown's Committee on Science and Technology Studies and the Cogut Center for the Humanities. S/he will participate in weekly fellows' seminars at the Cogut Center, as well as other relevant activities in a stimulating intellectual environment for interdisciplinary research.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach one (1) course per semester on an agreed topic relevant to the curricula of both Africana Studies and the Science and Society concentrations. S/he will also be invited to organize a conference at the end of their fellowship to encourage scholarly exchange on this issue. Stipend: $52,000 per year plus benefits and a yearly $2,000 research budget.
  • Candidates should send a letter of application, a resume/curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of recommendation, as well as submit five (5) names of references with contact information. Recommenders will be contacted by the search committee. The deadline for applying is January 31,2009, For further information or to apply write to:
  • Africana Studies Department
    Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship
    FP09-123
    Box 1904
    Brown University
    Providence, Rhode Island 02912
  • Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Fellowships in Tobacco Control Research: The University of California, San Francisco, Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education (CTCRE) invites applications for fellowships in policy-relevant, tobacco-control research.
  • Applications are due January 28, 2009, for fellowships beginning July 1, 2009. Fellowships are funded for one or two years and may be extended in some cases. The CTCRE represents a partnership between UCSF faculty and the Legacy Tobacco Documents Library (LTDL) housed in the Kalmanovitz Library.
  • Program Purpose:
  • - To train recent MD or PhD Recipients to launch independent careers in tobacco policy relevant research: postdoctoral trainees will receive an annual salary commensurate with their experience, approximately $37,000-$51,000, according to the NIH stipend scale. These positions are supported by an R25T NIH training grant.
  • - In some cases scholars with more than three years of postdoctoral training may be accepted for special research projects. Advanced or senior scholars will receive an annual salary commensurate with their experience and subject to funding availability. Source of funding may include support from the scholar’s home institution, faculty-mentor funding, or an R25T NIH training grant.
  • To request an application form please contact the Program Asst., UCSF CTCRE, 530 Parnassus Ave., #366, San Francisco, CA 94143-1390, (415) 476-0140, Fax. (415) 514-9345, or Email: lisa.ambrocio@ucsf.edu.
  • Applicants may learn more about the fellowship program and current faculty research at the CTCRE web site: http://tobacco.ucsf.edu.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Empirical Bioethics Research Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
  • Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent experience in bioethics or a social science discipline (anthropology, medical sociology, social psychology, health policy, public health, etc.) Experience in qualitative research is required. Applicants with clinical, basic science, or legal backgrounds will only be considered if they have had additional training in social science research.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills (in English). Experience with empirical bioethics research, survey methodologies, policy research (particularly issues in biotechnology/genetics), or in archival research is highly desirable. Ability to collaborate in a complex multi-disciplinary environment while working independently is key to success in this position.
  • Responsibilities: This is a 100% time position, with initial appointment for one year. With successful performance the position is renewable. The incumbent will work under the guidance of P.I. Barbara Koenig, Ph.D. The incumbent oversees research projects, including managing all data collection and compliance with research regulations (such as human subjects protection), conducts interviews, and is a full participant in data analysis and research publications. Possible initial projects include ethical and social issues in DNA biorepository research, personalized medicine, and genomics of addiction. Compensation will be based on Mayo Clinic guidelines and set by number of years of experience post degree. Participation in teaching is optional. Other activities include participation in all bioethics research program activities, including an ongoing seminar series, and possible “internships” in ethics consultation or other activities, based on background and career interests.
  • Information/Application: The Rochester, Minnesota campus, located 80 miles from the Twin Cities, is a unique research environment. This position is part of a Mayo Clinic research initiative in ethical, legal, and social issues in genomics. Possibilities exist for interaction with the Center for Bioethics and the Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences at the University of Minnesota.
  • To apply, please submit 1) a letter summarizing your research experience and interest in the position, 2) your curriculum vitae, 3) a brief professional writing sample, and 4) the names and contact information only for three potential referees (do not solicit reference letters unless requested). Please direct inquiries and applications to Marguerite Robinson, Bioethics Program Manager, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. S.W., Rochester, MN 55905; ph: 507-538-3402; email: robinson.marguerite@mayo.edu - Deadline for
  • Applications: March 1, 2009
  • Position Start Date: June 1, 2009, or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in Sexuality and Gender Research in HIV Infection
  • Focus: The HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute sponsors postdoctoral fellows in the area of sexuality and gender research in HIV infection.
  • Setting: The HIV Center is a large interdisciplinary research program on behavioral aspects of HIV (and other sexually transmitted infections) with a special emphasis on sexuality and gender. Among the many ongoing projects are studies on the determinants and contexts of sexual behavior in various adolescent and adult populations, on the prevention of sexual risk behavior, and on HIV treatment adherence. Both qualitative/ethnographic and quantitative methodologies are being applied.
    Eligible applicants: Best suited for these positions are applicants with interdisciplinary research interests and appropriate research training in psychology or related behavioral and social sciences. The program also accepts applications from persons with medical training. Applicants must have obtained their doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D. or other) by the time of their appointment. Fellowship is open only to U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents.
  • Funding of postdoctoral fellowships: Fellowships are funded through the Behavioral Sciences Research in HIV Infection Training Program (Directors: Anke A. Ehrhardt, Ph.D., and Theo Sandfort, Ph.D.). The program provides an opportunity for fellows to receive intensive training in human sexuality research as applied to HIV prevention and HIV-related health interventions. This is an NRSA institutional training grant that provides up to three years of support for fellows. Tuition support is available through a partnership with the Mailman School of Public Health for concurrent matriculation in a Master of Science degree program in Biostatistics.
  • Timetable for applications: Positions to begin July 1, 2007. Anyone interested in the Fellowship Program can begin the application process by downloading (from http://www.hivcenternyc.org/training/nrsa.html), completing, and emailing the application form with a current Curriculum Vitae to postdoc@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu. Further information about the program will then be mailed to all eligible applicants, along with instructions for completing the application process (including writing a personal statement and sending letters of recommendation). The complete, final application packet must be received by the HIV Center no later than February 1, 2007. Applicants are urged to send the initial application early enough to allow themselves ample time to receive, complete, and mail in the final application packet.
  • More information about the HIV Center and the Training Program can be found on the HIV Center’s Website (www.hivcenternyc.org). We are an equal opportunity employer.
DeWitt Stetten, Jr., Memorial Fellowship in the History of Biomedical Sciences and Technology, NIH
  • The Stetten Memorial Fellowship seeks to encourage historical research and writing about biomedical sciences and technology by providing a postdoctoral student, at the beginning stages of the professional career, with a year's research experience in residence at the Office of NIH History. The Stetten Fellow will have access to the resources of the Office of NIH History, the collections of the Stetten Museum, the National Library of Medicine, and to other repositories in the Washington, DC area. The Fellow will conduct research under the supervision of the Director of the Office of NIH History and also be guided by a scientific mentor (for assistance in finding a scientific mentor, contact the Office of NIH History). The Fellow will be expected to participate in historical activities on campus, including presentation of one or more seminars and lectures. More information?
  • DEADLINE: December 15, 2006