Cannabis Postdoctoral Scholar Health Sciences Research Institute Jobs

The Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC) at the University of California, Merced is seeking a talented and qualified Postdoctoral Fellow to collaborate and advance tobacco, e-cigarette, and cannabis behavior and policy research in the San Joaquin Valley region.

Qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Community Health Sciences, Health/Public Policy, or other related social, behavioral, or population science field are invited to apply. We are specifically seeking a Fellow with demonstrated experience in tobacco, e-cigarette, and/or cannabis research with a preference for candidates with a strong commitment to community-engaged research principles.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: . All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, Community Health Sciences, Health/Public Policy, or other related social, behavioral, or population science field
• Interest in tobacco, e-cigarette, and/or cannabis behavior or policy research
• Strong methodological and data analysis skills (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods)
• Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent and collaborative scientific research

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence of strong contributions to scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience conducting or collaborating on tobacco, e-cigarette, or cannabis research studies, particularly investigations with a community-engaged component.
• Willingness to mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter - Include a brief description of your relevant experience, training, and career goals.

  
  

• Statement of Research - (two-page maximum, single-spaced, 1-inch margins)

  
  

• Writing Sample - 2 writing samples from recent publications, manuscripts, or dissertation

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information including mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address (reference letters may be requested upon application submission)

Help contact: [email protected]

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 .

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students .

UC Merced is a smoke & tobacco free campus .

JOB LOCATION

Merced, CA

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