The Department of Epidemiology and Community Health in the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship focused on psychosocial epidemiology.

The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing interdisciplinary research in psychiatric and social epidemiology, particularly concerning the physiologic correlates and consequences of mental health conditions and social disparities in health over the lifespan. The fellow will have an active role in ongoing studies, and be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to initiate new projects, develop grant proposals, and collaborate with faculty throughout the School of Medicine on related projects.

The position is open immediately and the duration of the fellowship is negotiable, but expected to be one to two years.

Epidemiology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is grounded by a framework that acknowledges that causal factors are nested one within another. Environmental factors, genetic factors, behaviors and social contexts are integral to disease processes. With this perspective, we embrace a
team science approach to promoting health and reducing disease burden.

The Department of Epidemiology and Community Health is a vital and growing research and teaching department in the School of Medicine. VCU boasts one of the country’s most comprehensive health sciences centers, including the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Allied Health Professions and the Massey Cancer Center. The Department also has close ties with the McGuire Research Institute at the Veterans Administration Medical Center and the Virginia State Department of Health.

The department is ideally located in Richmond, Virginia, approximately two hours south of Washington D.C., which provides excellent opportunities for interaction and research collaboration with practitioners and policy makers in state and federal agencies.

Successful candidates must possess a doctoral degree in epidemiology, health behavior, sociology, psychology, or a related field and have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially with students and faculty

Please send a letter including a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references to: Dr. Briana Mezuk at bmezuk@vcu.edu. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

EEO/AA Policy:
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.