Postdoctoral Fellow, Modifiable Risk Factors Program

Job no: 500163
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement
Categories: Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be based in the Modifiable Risk Factors Research Program (MRF) at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute (AJDAI). Founded in 2012, the AJDAI is a university-level research institute that applies public health science approaches to autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The successful candidate will be actively involved in the AJDAI Autism Center of Excellence entitled Public Health and Autism Science advancing Equitable Strategies across the life course (PHASES). Specifically, the Fellow will be engaged in the MRF research aims in PHASES taking a life course epidemiology perspective to characterize trajectories of health and services use across age of autistic young persons and study the interplay between these trajectories on future health, with special consideration of under-represented minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged subgroups. The Fellow will have a unique opportunity to work on this large-scale collaborative project while applying novel methods using linked national-level data sets to better understand mechanisms affecting outcomes. The Fellow will join the MRF team engaged in both pre- and perinatal risk factor research and research into risk and protective factors operating across the life course of autistic persons. The MRF program has access to a range of data sets, with new initiatives constantly in development, and program faculty collaborate regularly with an extensive network of leading researchers worldwide. This position will be under the primary mentorship of Dr. Diana Schendel, co-PI of PHASES, with the opportunity for additional mentorship and collaboration with other AJDAI, Dornsife School of Public Health and Drexel faculty

Essential Functions

• Support, coordinate, and, in some cases, lead the implementation of MRF PHASES and other program area research projects.
• Lead analyses in projects with a life course focus on autism risk factor investigation.
• Participate in the dissemination of research findings, including leading and collaborating on manuscripts.
• Develop research projects focused on modifiable risk factors for autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Refine and develop procedures and policies for the planning and management of research projects.
• Develop positive collaborative relationships with colleagues at Drexel University and external stakeholders.
• Maintain meticulous and well-organized records related to internal and external communications, project management, and all other aspects of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Competency in epidemiologic methods.
• Ability to independently lead analyses.
• Experience collaborating successfully with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience working both independently and under direction.
• Experience writing research reports for scientific and nonscientific audiences.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest and experience in statistical methods, including programming experience (SAS and/or R preferred).
• Evidence of substantial contributions to successful peer-review publications
• Prior experience in life course epidemiology, and especially if applied to developmental or neuropsychiatric conditions, is preferred but not required provided the candidate shows strong interest in learning more about autism etiology and neurodevelopment in a life course framework
• Candidates with degrees in Epidemiology and Biostatistics are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Those with a degree in a related field, such as Psychology, with strong quantitative skills will also be considered.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing/walking

Location

Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of I. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Dec 15 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 31 2023 Eastern Standard Time

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