Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate I or II Posting Number
req26424 Department
Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department Website Link
https://publichealth.arizona.edu/departments/epidemiology-biostatistics Location
Tucson Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Health Equity Research Center is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Research Associate I or II to join their team. The successful candidate will conduct innovative research examining health outcomes, and disparities across under-resourced populations, with a focus on the role of artificial intelligence in advancing health equity.

The Health Equity Research Center is a center of the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health dedicated to advancing research on the unequal burden of disease across population subgroups in the United States.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and execute research projects investigating epidemiology, chronic disease prevention, and outcomes related to variation in the burden of disease in population subgroups.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of clinicians, statisticians, and public health researchers.
• Mentor graduate students and research assistants.
• Author manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and present findings at scientific conferences.
• Contribute to grant writing and funding applications. Lead grant submissions, such as supplements, pilot awards, and career development awards.
• Participate in regular training and professional development opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of statistical software (R, SAS, or STATA).
• Skilled in scientific writing and communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Data analysis, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Promotion, or related field.
• Research experience and background in epidemiological methods, statistical analysis.
• Must have first authored peer-reviewed original publications.
• Prior experience in conducting data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with large datasets management and analysis.

FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Research Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Gloria Coronado | gdcoronado@arizona.edu Open Date
7/2/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.