Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate in Health Disparities

The Connecticut Convergence Institute at UConn Health seeks to a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to research and community engagement initiatives associated with the CT Convergence Institute Health Disparities Core Projects.
• Work on a new National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Medicine, Engineering and Science.
• Part time collaboration on the development of Perspective papers and surveys related to issues facing Black Men and Black Women in Medicine, Engineering and Science.
• Work with Roundtable members on formulation of follow up projects.
• Engage in community health disparities projects funded by an Aetna Foundation Community Partnership Grant to the Connecticut Convergence Institute.
• Serve on the editorial board of the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, published by Springer Nature and having its home at the Connecticut Convergence Institute at UConn Health.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a terminal professional degree (e.g. Ph.D. M.D., and/or M.P.H.)
• Must have a demonstrated history of success based on scholarly record and interest in health disparities.
• Ability to work in collaboration with clinical, translational and/or basic scientists.

Application Instructions:

Please address questions to, or submit the below to Diane Evans at evans@uchc.edu

Your submission should include all of the following:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• A cover letter addressed to Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, Chief Executive Officer highlighting your professional background/research interests and your qualifications for this position.
• Contact information including email addresses and telephone numbers of three individuals knowledgeable about your training, experience and skills.

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