POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Duke University

  • Durham, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
School of MedicineEstablished in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.Postdoctoral Associate Position in Global Social Medicine and Health HumanitiesDuke Global Health InstituteThe Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) at Duke University in Durham, NC is conducting a search for a postdoctoral associate in Global Social Medicine and Health Humanities. The successful candidate's research agenda should be informed by questions connected to (1) the social aspects of clinical spaces, broadly construed; (2) the social impacts of medical and public health challenges; and/or (3) the social relationships between climate and healthcare. Geographic area of expertise is open.The postdoctoral associate will develop their own research agenda (50% effort), and will work on the strategic planning and implementation of a new initiative in global social medicine and health humanities at Duke led by Prof. Harris Solomon (50% effort). The associate will have access to Duke's resources that can support development in skills of grant writing, building research partnerships, and educational skills.The position comes with two years of funding and the possibility for extension based on mutual interest and funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience, according to the and Duke postdoctoral associate salary guidelines.Qualifications/SkillsRequired
  • Doctoral or terminal degree (PhD, MD) in a relevant field, including but not limited to: Anthropology, History, Social Medicine, Public Health, Science and Technology Studies (STS), American Studies, Area Studies, and related interdisciplinary fields in the interpretive social sciences and humanities.
  • Experience in the implementation, writing, and dissemination of scholarly research in topics connected to social medicine and the medical/health humanities.
  • Experience or interest in developing initiatives with partners in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and/or underserved communities in the US that mobilize the perspectives and methods of fields contributing to social medicine and medical/health humanities.
  • Perspectives and experiences that reflect a strong commitment to equity.
Preferred
  • Experience in collaborative social and humanistic research.
  • Experience in developing networks that build intellectual community.
Application ProcessAs a first step, applicants are required to submit (1) a cover letter describing their interest, experience, qualifications, and skills for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) a writing sample.Minimum QualificationsEducationSee job description for education requirements.ExperienceSee job description for requirements.Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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