Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the
Epidemiology of Aging and Disability
Yale School of Medicine
The Center on Disability and Disabling Disorders at Yale University offers a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in the Epidemiology of Aging and Disability. This experience provides fellows with the opportunity to address fundamental issues related to the epidemiology and prevention of disability among older persons; train with mentors who are experts in the epidemiology of disability; and produce high impact research papers that will help them establish a successful research career.
The Center, under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Gill, conducts longitudinal studies and clinical trials to enhance the scientific knowledge base of the disablement process in older persons and to rigorously evaluate promising intervention strategies. The Center works closely with the superb Resource Cores of the Yale Program on Aging (Biostatistics and Operations) and has access to data from several large NIH-sponsored studies, including (among others) the Precipitating Events Project (PEP Study) and National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS). Current NIH-funded research is focusing intently on distressing symptoms, functional outcomes, serious health events such as major surgery, end of life, disadvantaged older populations, and health disparities.
Ample training opportunities are available through the Yale Program on Aging/Pepper Center, Investigative Medicine Program, and School of Public Health. Suitable candidates should have a PhD or an MD, prior training in epidemiology, demography, biostatistics, or a related field, and strong communication skills. Expertise in statistical programming, including SAS, is highly desirable.
Stipends are commensurate with experience. Although not required, US citizenship or permanent residence is preferred for training grant eligible positions. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and CV to: Ms. Robbin Bonanno at robbin.bonanno@yale.edu. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
