Postdoctoral Scholar in Sociology of Health and Equity
Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar in Sociology of Health and Equity– AY 2023-24Application Window
Open date: September 12, 2022
Most recent review date: Monday, Sep 26, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Jun 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Sociology of Health and Equity (SHE) Lab in the Department of Sociology (https: // sociology.ucmerced.edu/) at the University of California, Merced is seeking a qualified Postdoctoral Fellow to collaborate on projects. The research projects will be primarily focused on examining racial contrasts within the relationships between structural and interpersonal racism and health outcomes. Qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in Sociology or other closely related social, behavioral, or population science field are invited to apply. We are specifically seeking Fellows who have extensive quantitative training and demonstrated theoretical engagement in the study of race and racism.
UC Merced’s SHE Lab is led by Dr. Whitney Pirtle, an award-winning mentor, who is involved in a variety of research projects related to race and health equity. In addition, Dr. Pirtle’s research includes studies on racial formation and identity, anti-Blackness in educational settings, and Black Feminist Sociology (all of which could be open for collaboration).
The successful candidate will be expected to: (1) work independently with guidance from the principal investigator and collaborators; to, (2) develop and implement research plans; (3) lead data analyses of quantitative projects; (4) contribute to theoretical background to research projects; and, (5) advance dissemination of study findings for academic and policy audiences, including a presentation at UC Merced. Funds will be available for travel to 1-2 conferences. The position is a full-time, 12-month academic position with an anticipated start date of January 2023 and the potential for hybrid virtual and in-person work.
For more information, please contact Dr. Whitney Pirtle at wpirtle@ucmerced.edu.
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Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology or other related social, behavioral, or population science field.
• Strong quantitative methodological and data analysis skills.
• Expertise in the areas of race and racism.
• Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent and collaborative scientific research.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong contributions to scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience conducting or collaborating on health research studies.
• Willingness to mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
• Substantive training in Critical Race Theory, DuBosian sociology, Black feminist sociology or other Black radical thought traditions.
• Interest in health equity research.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research
1 writing sample (publications or dissertation chapters)
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion. Please review the UC Merced Diversity Statement Guidelines and UC’s Commitment to Diversity
- 3 required (contact information only)
List of 3 professional references with contact information including mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. Reference will be contacted as needed.
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Campus Information
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from all qualified applicants, including women, minorities, veterans, and individual with disabilities, who will enrich the teaching, research and public service missions of the university. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction).
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