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The Department of Epidemiology at the UTHealth School of Public Health is seeking an exceptional candidate for a post-doctoral fellowship in birth defects epidemiology. In this position, the successful candidate will work with data from birth defects registries, cohorts, and case-control studies to conduct epidemiologic analyses to advance understanding of the causes and consequences of birth defects. This role involves advanced epidemiologic data analysis, familiarity with birth defects datasets and research, and experience conducting and publishing research on birth defects epidemiology in population-based samples. The postdoc will also collaborate with team members and external partners, contribute to manuscript preparation and publication of research findings, assist in securing grant funding, support necessary administrative research tasks (e.g., IRBs, MOUs, Progress Reports), and perform other assigned duties, thereby gaining valuable experience in research design, execution, and grantsmanship. 

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! 

Position Key Accountabilities:

Conduct data management and software programmingConduct data analysis and interpret resultsGenerate and submit manuscripts and presentationsSupport administrative research tasks (e.g., IRBs, MOUs, Progress Reports)Assist in obtaining grant funds and other types of financial supportMaintain collaboration with team members and external partnersPerform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.