Description

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities in U.S. Mortality and Life Expectancy

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), School of Public and Population Health

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking two postdoctoral fellows to join innovative research projects focused on U.S. mortality, life expectancy, and aging. We welcome applicants with expertise in demography, mortality, aging, or immigrant health. These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to nationally recognized research initiatives on aging populations.

Fellows will work closely with Dr. Neil K. Mehta and benefit from the rich research environment within UTMB’s School of Public and Population Health (SPPH). With an externally funded research portfolio exceeding $22 million, SPPH is home to leading scholars in aging and health, data science, infectious disease, bioethics, and other critical fields in public health and the social sciences. Fellows will also have opportunities to collaborate with a broad network of faculty across UTMB and partnering institutions in the U.S. and Europe.

UTMB Aging Research Ecosystem: 

Fellows will be embedded in a vibrant aging research community that includes:

        Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC)

        Hispanic Established Population for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly (H-EPESE)

        Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR)

Fellows may also form a mentoring team that provides expert training and guidance to support their transition toward becoming independently funded researchers.

Compensation & Benefits: 

        Salary aligned with current NIH postdoctoral stipend levels 

        Comprehensive health care benefits

        Dedicated funding for travel, networking, and training

How to Apply:

Applicants must have completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution by the fellowship start date. To apply, please submit the following materials to Dr. Neil K. Mehta at [email protected]:

        Cover Letter

        Curriculum Vitae

        Names and contact information for 2-3 references 

Questions can also be directed to Dr. Neil K. Mehta.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Fellowship duties include but are not limited to the following:

Leading and contributing to high-impact research initiatives
Planning and performing advanced data analyses
Preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals
Presenting research at professional meetings and conferences
Participating in professional development activities, including UTMB’s Postdoctoral Professional Development Certificate Program and training in the responsible conduct of research