Postdoctoral Fellow

Emory University

Post-doctoral fellow at Emory University involved in research on maternal health and drug-related harms. Collaborating with Principal Investigators to produce scientific manuscripts based on the PROMISE project.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with Principal Investigators to produce manuscripts for the PROMISE project.
Conceptualize research questions and develop analysis plans to test hypotheses.
Write manuscripts and may be first or co-author on several papers.
May be required to teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
Position involves design and conduct of research, preparing and publishing scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
Doctoral training in social epidemiology, sociology, or an allied discipline.
Particular strengths in maternal substance use and/or harm reduction, place-based determinants, and other allied topics.
Strong quantitative skills are needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Several training resources are available to post-doctoral fellows through the school and university.

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific writingquantitative skillsresearch designanalysis planshypothesis testing

Soft Skills

oral communicationcollaborationtrainingsupervision

Certifications

Ph.D.M.D.ScD.D.V.M.DDS