Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory University

Postdoctoral Fellow conducting diabetes, cardiometabolic, and brain-health research at Emory University. Analyzing complex health data and developing independent interdisciplinary research.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in epidemiologic and statistical methods, with a strong focus on diabetes and cardiometabolic health research. Proficient in developing research proposals, conducting rigorous data analyses, and mentoring junior researchers.

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Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS)Statistical AnalysisAI/ML and Data Science ApproachesExperience with Electronic Health RecordsScientific Writing and Communication

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Hard Skills

Epidemiologic MethodsStatistical ProgrammingLongitudinal Data AnalysisResearch DesignData HarmonizationExperimental DesignDigital Health StudiesGrant WritingData Collection ToolsPeer-Reviewed Manuscript Development

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationExcellent Scientific WritingOrganizational SkillsCollaborative WorkMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordsWearable DevicesContinuous Glucose MonitoringStatistical SoftwareData Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

DiabetesCardiometabolic HealthCognitive AgingClinical TrialsImplementation SciencePublic HealthBehavioral SciencesBiomedical InformaticsNutritionSocial Determinants of Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in observational, experimental, and translational research focused on diabetes and related cardiometabolic conditions
Investigate relationships among diabetes, cardiometabolic health, cognitive aging, and brain-related outcomes
Develop research questions, write grants and manuscripts, design studies, and conduct rigorous analyses of complex data
Analyze population-based cohorts, surveillance studies, electronic health records, large surveys, and clinical and community-based intervention trials
Develop statistical analysis plans and harmonize data across studies and cohorts
Apply epidemiologic, statistical, and computational methods to longitudinal and high-dimensional data
Apply AI/ML, deep learning, and data science approaches as appropriate
Participate in clinical and pragmatic trials and implementation science projects
Develop study protocols, research proposals, data collection tools, and digital health studies
Mentor junior researchers and lead peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations
Work with faculty, national and international teams, and collaborating institutions
Design and evaluate experiments
Develop new ideas that promote current research
Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
Operate specific equipment as needed
Teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS, etc.) in an appropriate field
Excellent scientific writing ability
Strong oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues
Residency in the state of Georgia
Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs
English written and verbal communication skills
Strong quantitative, statistical, and programming skills
Experience analyzing complex longitudinal data, particularly electronic health records, cohort studies, and large survey datasets
Experience developing peer-reviewed manuscripts is highly desirable
MD and/or PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, nutrition, behavioral sciences, demography, computer science, data science, biomedical informatics, medicine, or a related field is preferred
Substantive knowledge of diabetes, obesity, CVD, cognitive aging, brain health, or social determinants of health is a plus
Experience or strong interest in AI/ML, digital health technologies, wearable devices, continuous glucose monitoring, or other computational methods is highly desirable
Expertise in or enthusiasm for clinical trials, pragmatic trials, and implementation science is viewed favorably
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational skills
Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong opportunities for mentorship
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Career development
Independent research opportunities
Opportunity to work from home regularly
Flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs
Potential appointment renewal if progress is satisfactory and funds are available