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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

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Job Summary:

The Department of Applied Behavior Analysis in the School of Health Professions at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full time PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellow (Postdoctoral Associate).

The Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, lnclusion, and Growth Plus (PRODiG+) Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Behavior Analysis, School of Health Professions (SOHP) Fellowship Program aims to increase the number and share of excellent, diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and (2) strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty.

The SOHP is home to a new and growing Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program recognized as Tier 2a by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). The program prepares students for professional practice as behavior analysts through rigorous academic training, research mentorship, and supervised clinical experiences. The program emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model and the application of principles of behavior to address socially significant behaviors across diverse populations and settings.

The PRODiG+ Fellow will contribute to advancing the institution's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives and will be mentored by a faculty with a proven track record of supporting the career growth of early-stage faculty. The PRODiG+ Fellow hired for this position will engage in a 2-year Fellowship, with a highly competitive salary and with start-up funding to support professional development.

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to all prospective candidates, regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

The PRODiG+ Fellow will engage in advanced training, structured mentorship, and the development of professional skills that prepare the Fellow for an academic position in behavior analysis and related fields of study. This full-time position will be supported by a faculty mentor with a strong history of successful mentorship and scholarly activity and will be guided by a co-developed Individual Development Plan (IDP). The primary mentor will provide direct supervision and ongoing support to enhance the Fellow's skills in teaching, mentorship, manuscript preparation, research dissemination, and professional development. The Fellow will also have opportunities to collaborate on initiatives that advance the School of Health Professions' mission.

*(Please visit: https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/ for additional information on the program.)

Required Qualifications:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
• Have a PhD or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date.
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/ unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.
• Have training and research experience in behavioral sciences, social sciences, epidemiology, public health, or a related field.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to developing an independent research career in a defined public health area.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents: 

• Cover letter. Describe training, research experience, and career goals.
• Resume. Ensure preferred contact information is included, along with contact information for a minimum of 3 professional references. 
• Essay. Include a separate essay of 750 words or less, that responds to the following prompt:

"Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations."

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.  
• From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first- generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.
• Trained in advanced quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research methodologies.
• The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

• $80,000 Base Salary plus $4,000 Location Pay

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu