How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a single PDF file:
- Cover letter expressing interest in the position and highlighting relevant research experience.
- Curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Applications should be sent via email to [[email protected]] with the subject line "Postdoctoral Fellow Application - Research Project 2". Candidates should also apply through the University of Michigan Careers portal, Job Opening ID 274328
Job Summary
The renewed NIH-funded Center for the Assessment of Tobacco Regulations (CAsToR) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on the impact of tobacco regulations. The interdisciplinary team includes epidemiologists, economists, tobacco scientists, applied mathematicians, and statisticians. The project will conduct analyses of the public health impact of tobacco regulations across a range of tobacco-related conditions and policy outcomes. Desired areas of expertise include: dynamic and complex systems, agent-based modeling, computer programming (familiarity with R, Python, Netlogo), statistical analysis/econometrics, and epidemiology modeling. CAsToR is part of the department of Health Management and Policy in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan. The supervisor will be Dr. David Mendez, PI
Responsibilities*
The postdoctoral research fellow will work with Dr. David Mendez, director of the Center, and will develop and examine simulation models of tobacco use that explicitly consider multiple tobacco-products and multiple disease outcomes. The fellow will be expected to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and will work with simulation modelers, epidemiologists, and economists across CAsToR to prepare public-facing translational materials that share research findings.
Required Qualifications*
- Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Health Economics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience developing mathematical/simulation models to address problems in public health, epidemiology, or health outcomes is a plus.
Work Locations
University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Duration and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with federally approved rates for postdoctoral researchers. Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
This postdoctoral fellowship is a one-year term-limited appointment, with the possibility of renewal in the second year, contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.
Salary: Compensation (salary and benefits) will be offered in accordance with University of Michigan and NIH guidelines.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.