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Administrative Aide

Central Islip, NY · On-site

$52K/yr

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Department (OPH) Office of Public Health Responsibilities Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Aide to provide administrative support to the Program Team, within the Division of Public ...

Health Research

Administrative Aide

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$52K/yr

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Department (OPH) Office of Public Health Responsibilities Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Aide to provide administrative support to the Program Team, within the Division of Public ...

New York University

Research Assistant

New York, NY · On-site +1

$29/hr

The research assistant will meet with the principal investigator on a weekly basis to discuss ... Undergraduate degree in social work, public health, psychology, or a related field * Excellent ...

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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Population Health Research

University of Montana

Missoula, MT • On-site

$63K - $66K/yr

Full-time

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The University of Montana's Center for Population Health Research is actively seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to projects on children's preventive health and vaccination led by Dr. Sophia Newcomer, associate professor of epidemiology. The postdoctoral research associate will support at least two projects. One project is developing innovative strategies for population-based measurement of vaccination uptake in Montana, and the other is a national study of pharmacy-based preventive health services. The postdoctoral research associate's key activities will include but will not be limited to leading study design and protocol development, collecting and managing study data, analyzing large national survey and medical claims data, and disseminating results through presentations and publications. It is expected that the postdoctoral research associate will lead at least two publications as first author. The postdoctoral research associate will also be expected to contribute to some project management activities, including organizing meetings with national collaborators, coordinating regulatory applications, and providing guidance to student research assistants.
The NIH-funded Center for Population Health Research is dedicated to advancing the field of public health through support for cutting-edge research and interventions. CPHR fosters collaboration by uniting faculty from diverse disciplines, such as epidemiology, mathematical sciences, exposure science, health economics, and social and behavioral sciences. This interdisciplinary approach builds a strong community of investigators, enhancing the Center's mission to improve human health research. The postdoctoral research associate will have the opportunity to participate in a range of professional development and networking opportunities offered through CPHR, including monthly Work in Progress meetings, an annual research symposium, and support for developing their own grants and independent research.
Position Details
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program. This is a two-year position based in Missoula, MT. A modest stipend may be provided to assist with moving expenses.
Salary: $63,480- $66,948 annually, commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Applicants must have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, health services research, health policy, public policy or a related field.
  • Demonstrated strong quantitative skills and proficiency in programming in either SAS or R.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience analyzing national survey data, such as from the National Survey of Children's Health, NHANES, BRFSS, or the National Immunization Surveys.
  • Experience analyzing large medical claims datasets.
  • Experience in research dissemination, as evidenced through peer-reviewed publications.
  • Experience mentoring graduate research assistants or training personnel in analytic workflows.
  • Defended doctoral dissertation within the past three years.

Application Instructions
Application Instructions
Screening of applications will begin May 27, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Complete applications received by the closing date will be guaranteed consideration.
To apply, please upload the following materials:
  • Letter of Interest - addressing the stated required skills for the position
  • Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
  • Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
  • Transcripts- Unofficial

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

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