NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core (CERC) is accepting applications for a full-time, salaried post-doctoral research fellow. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or MD in a health disparities-related scientific or public health field. The purpose of this two-year position is to train the research fellow in community-engaged research methods and prepare fellows to conduct health sciences research using these approaches. Training is available in activities currently being implemented by CERC and with faculty at Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University. The position will include academic mentoring and training opportunities.
Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, one-page statement of research interests and two examples of written work in a single PDF to mva@meharry-vanderbilt.org.
Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately by email or mailed directly to:
Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MSCI, Executive Director
Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
1005 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37208
Timeline: Review of applications will begin Nov. 16. The appointment will begin January 2016.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University and the communities they serve.
