Postdoctoral Associate

About the role

The Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami seeks a full‑time Postdoctoral Associate to lead and support research projects in Miami. The role involves conducting mixed‑methods studies, supervising assessment activities, and contributing to scholarly publications.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute quantitative and qualitative research, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and case studies.
• Oversee assessment and tracking activities, supervise assessors, and liaise with community partners.
• Prepare research reports, technical papers, and manuscripts for publication.
• Perform back‑translation of survey materials and conduct qualitative and social‑network data analysis.
• Develop advanced analytical models and support strategic decision‑making.
• Submit NIH K or R grant proposals.

Required profile

• MD or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience with mixed‑methods research design and analysis.
• Proven ability to create and test questionnaires using RedCap and Qualtrics.
• Familiarity with social‑network questionnaire development (Network Canvas Suite).
• Strong background in statistical analysis using R or SPSS.
• Experience coding and analyzing qualitative data with software such as Nvivo.

Required skills

• RedCap
• Qualtrics
• Network Canvas Suite
• R
• SPSS
• Nvivo