Post Doctoral Fellow
Company | St. Louis University |
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Location | St. Louis, MO, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | PhD |
Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, psychology, psychiatry) with a strong background in quantitative research methods.
- Experience conducting research in the field of mental health, particularly in the areas of suicide/self-harm epidemiology and prevention.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as Stata, R, or SAS.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing mental health research and addressing public health challenges.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Earned doctorate in a relevant field.
- Track record of research productivity or strong potential for producing high-quality research outputs.
- Familiarity with ethical considerations in research involving human subjects.
Responsibilities
- Conducting research on the epidemiology of suicide/self-harm and related mental health issues.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of suicide prevention and intervention strategies.
- Collaborating with faculty and staff on research design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Writing reports and academic papers for publication in relevant journals.
- Participating in grant writing and seeking funding opportunities.
- Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration within the department and with external partners.
- Assisting in the mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students involved in research projects.
- Adhering to ethical guidelines and regulations governing research involving human subjects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in epidemiological methods and study design.
- Experience with longitudinal data analysis and complex survey design.
- Knowledge of mental health interventions and evidence-based practices.
- Previous involvement in interdisciplinary research teams.
- Prior experience in grant writing and securing research funding.