Post-Doctoral Associate

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Department of Behavioral and Community Health (BCH) at the University of Maryland School of Public Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a one-year, 12-month contract to join our dynamic and growing research community. The position is designed to support the Department’s research enterprise while providing an emerging scholar with opportunities to strengthen their publication record, expand their research experience, and build an independent research trajectory.

BCH has a robust and diverse research portfolio spanning mental health, substance use, cancer prevention and control, violence prevention, sexual and reproductive health, health communication, and other areas of public health prevention. Across these areas, our faculty are committed to advancing health equity and social justice, engaging communities as partners in research, and putting science into practice.

The ideal candidate will be a recent doctoral graduate in public health or a related discipline with strong quantitative research and scientific writing skills. The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with BCH faculty on research projects, including data analysis, manuscript development, and preparation of scientific products for dissemination. Candidate duties include collaborating across the Department’s diverse research portfolio (approximately 70% of their time) and developing their own scholarly interests and expertise (approximately 30% of their time).

The Postdoctoral Associate will join a vibrant community of postdoctoral scholars and faculty mentors within the Department and will have access to professional development and travel support to facilitate presentation and dissemination of research findings.

Minimum Requirements: Must have a PhD in Public Health or a related discipline by December 31, 2026 and before start date, with demonstrated interest in developing a strong publication record and research collaboration.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, operate office equipment (e.g., computers, printers), and possess the ability to read from a computer screen or printed reports.

Additional Job Details

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Department of Behavioral and Community Health (BCH) at the University of Maryland School of Public Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for a one-year, 12-month contract to join our dynamic and growing research community. The position is designed to support the Department’s research enterprise while providing an emerging scholar with opportunities to strengthen their publication record, expand their research experience, and build an independent research trajectory.

BCH has a robust and diverse research portfolio spanning mental health, substance use, cancer prevention and control, violence prevention, sexual and reproductive health, health communication, and other areas of public health prevention. Across these areas, our faculty are committed to advancing health equity and social justice, engaging communities as partners in research, and putting science into practice.

The ideal candidate will be a recent doctoral graduate in public health or a related discipline with strong quantitative research and scientific writing skills. The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with BCH faculty on research projects, including data analysis, manuscript development, and preparation of scientific products for dissemination. Candidate duties include collaborating across the Department’s diverse research portfolio (approximately 70% of their time) and developing their own scholarly interests and expertise (approximately 30% of their time).

The Postdoctoral Associate will join a vibrant community of postdoctoral scholars and faculty mentors within the Department and will have access to professional development and travel support to facilitate presentation and dissemination of research findings.

Minimum Requirements: Must have a PhD in Public Health or a related discipline by December 31, 2026 and before start date, with demonstrated interest in developing a strong publication record and research collaboration.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods, operate office equipment (e.g., computers, printers), and possess the ability to read from a computer screen or printed reports.

Required Application Materials: Submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and names of 3 references.

Best Consideration Date: November 15, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

SPHL-Behavioral & Community Health

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$65,000 - $85,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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