Postdoctoral Fellow

Emory University

. Conduct research in environmental and reproductive epidemiology under the mentorship of Principal Investigator Dr.

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental and reproductive epidemiology, with strong capabilities in research design, data analysis, and scientific writing. Proficient in developing and implementing research protocols and funding proposals while fostering collaborative relationships within research teams.

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Doctoral Degree in EpidemiologyEnvironmental and Reproductive Epidemiology ExperienceData Management/Analysis ExpertiseSAS or R ProficiencyScientific Writing Ability

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Hard Skills

Research DesignData AnalysisExperiment EvaluationResearch Protocol DevelopmentManuscript PreparationGrant Proposal DevelopmentPopulation Health Data AnalysisStatistical AnalysisResearch MethodologyScientific Presentation

Soft Skills

Oral Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationTraining and Supervision

Industry Keywords

EpidemiologyEnvironmental HealthBiostatisticsPopulation HealthPeer-Reviewed JournalsResearch FundingScientific ResearchMethodological Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research in environmental and reproductive epidemiology under the mentorship of Principal Investigator Dr. Audrey Gaskins
Design and conduct research within a specified field
Design and evaluate experiments
Develop new ideas that promote current research
Develop and implement research protocols
Perform population health data analyses
Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
Deliver presentations at scientific meetings
Assist in developing grant proposals
Develop and write funding proposals
Provide research and methodological support for existing and ongoing studies
Operate specific equipment when required
Teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff when required
Increase methodological and substantive knowledge of environmental and reproductive epidemiology
Build skills for developing and implementing research studies

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
Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator
PhD in Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Biostatistics, or another relevant quantitative field (preferred)
Demonstrated experience in environmental and/or reproductive epidemiology (preferred)
Expertise in data management/analysis and SAS or R (preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster good working relationships with team members and collaborators (preferred)
Demonstrated experience developing manuscripts for publication (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-year, full-time fellowship with a possible one- to two-year extension based on funding and performance
Remote and hybrid work options
Opportunities to lead and/or co-author manuscript publications
Opportunities to develop and write funding proposals
Advanced training and mentorship from a designated Principal Investigator
Opportunities to collaborate with investigators at Emory RSPH and the School of Medicine