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Post Doctoral NIH Rsch Fellow

Lifespan
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
593 Eddy St (Show on map)
Mar 18, 2026
SUMMARY: The Postdoctoral Research Training in Child Health EquityProgram is designed to prepare MD and PhD postdoctoral fellows with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to conduct child health equity research with pediatric populations with a focus on respiratory, cardiovascular/metabolic and sleep health, and related lifestyle behaviors. The program will prepare postdoctoral trainees each year who will obtain a strong background in child health equity research methods and skills to develop impactful, rigorous community-engaged research to reduces health disparities. The program will integrate: 1) team-based research mentorship from investigators who have expertise in the targeted areas of focus, 2) rigorous didactic training that integrates consideration of child health equity in all aspects of the research process, 3) training in state-of-the-art clinical research and community focused methodologies, and 4) professional development opportunities to promote academic careers in child health equity. Fellows will have an MD with training in a related specialty (e.g., pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, emergency medicine, psychiatry) or PhD in a behavioral health-related field (psychology, public health/epidemiology, sociology). The Postdoctoral Research Training in Child Health EquityProgram will allow fellows to emerge as innovative and productive independent investigators through (i) intensive mentorship in an apprentice model by expert faculty mentors (ii) cutting-edge and foundational didactics, and (iii) formulation of an independent research project and grant proposal. Mentors include PhDs and MDs with a breadth of research interests and transdisciplinary expertise from pediatrics and associated specialties, behavioral science, and public health. Postdoctoral fellowships typically involve two full-time research training years. MD applicants may be able to integrate the fellowship as a more in-depth research component within an established clinical fellowship program at Brown (applicants will need to separately be accepted into those training programs). Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Fellows are responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job. The program embraces an mentorship team model where fellows work closely with two mentors to develop both content expertise in one of the health conditions of focus and methodological skills in one of three areas: qualitative methods, implementation science, or health advocacy. Fellows will also receive training from faculty with expertise in methodologies (e.g., implementation science, qualitative research, specific biostatistics analyses) and designs (e.g., observational, experimental, intervention-based), focusing on prevention, identification of risk/resource/protective factors, intervention/treatment research, and/or dissemination and implementation, consistent with their research goals The fellows will obtain rigorous foundational training in research design and statistics, grant-writing, responsible conduct of research, professional development, and cutting- edge methodological approaches. The program leverages content areas from pediatrics, public health, and behavioral science, allowing for a large base of trainee colleagues, faculty experts, didactics and support. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Physicians with relevant residency training or doctoral level behavioral, social, or public health scientists who are pursuing research areas focused on child health equity related to pediatrics, respiratory conditions, cardiovascular/metabolic and sleep health. For those from schools of psychology or public heath, completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree. In addition, for those in clinical psychology, evidence of relevant clinical training at the graduate and internship level with attestation of completion provided by program director or diploma. For those with medical degrees graduation from an approved medical program and relevant residency training (e.g. pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology).EXPERIENCE: Completion of all requirements for PhD, Psy.D., DrPH or M.D. from a relevant doctorate program and completion of a psychology internship or medical residency for those with clinical degrees.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within the department's policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervision of trainees may be included dependent upon the research and clinical foci of training. Pay Range: $48,068.80-$79,372.80 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No