About the role
The primary purpose of this position is to provide training in and experience with community-engaged research as a way to address the disproportionate health burdens experienced by racial/ethnic minorities. The position will also serve as way to gain relevant training and experience necessary for developing an independent research career. The training and experience will be gained as part of leading the following within the Meharry Community Engagement Core in collaboration with the Meharry-Vanderbilt Community-Engaged Research Core.
Daily Operations
- Promote and enhance community engagement in research
- Disseminate research results to the community
- Develop and implement and independent community engagement research project
- Submit first-authored research manuscripts based on research efforts and activities above and in collaboration with faculty mentors
- Present research at local and national conferences
- Participate in various professional development seminars/trainings
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of computing software and tools
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and flexible
- Able to work independently when required
Required Education and Experience
- Completed doctoral degree in a public health, community health, or related scientific field is required.
- Prior community engagement and/or community-engaged research experience
- Prior health disparities research-related experience
Other Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- 1-page statement of research interests and skills
- Two examples of written work
- Three letters of recommendation
Aplyr's read
Meharry Medical College is a leading historically black institution focused on training healthcare professionals to serve underserved communities, with a commitment to health equity.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on addressing health disparities in underserved communities.
- •Diverse range of roles from clinical to administrative positions.
- •Located in Nashville, a city with a growing healthcare industry.
What to watch
- •Limited public information about salary competitiveness.
- •Potential challenges in securing funding for research initiatives.
- •Possible high workload due to community-focused mission.
Why Meharry Medical College
- •One of the few historically black medical colleges in the U.S.
- •Emphasis on training healthcare professionals for underserved areas.
- •Strong community engagement and partnerships in urban health initiatives.
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About Meharry Medical College
Meharry Medical College is a historically black medical school located in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to training healthcare professionals and addressing health disparities in underserved communities.
