Research Postdoctoral Fellow- Diabetes Epidemiology at Tulane University in new orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Research Postdoctoral Fellow- Diabetes Epidemiology



Location:

New Orleans, LA

Open Date:

Jan 17, 2024

Description:

The Section of Endocrinology at the John W. Deming Department of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking talented and motivated applicants with training and experience in epidemiology, population health biostatistics, bioinformatics, or the equivalent to join the research lab led by Dr. Yilin Yoshida. Dr Yoshida is an Assistant professor of Medicine at Tulane.  Her research program is centered on sex/gender-based cardiometabolic epidemiology.  One of her major focuses is to investigate mechanisms underlying women's excessive risk of vascular complications in diabetes and identify and test intervention targets to improve diabetes management in men and women. 

This is a full-time position with a 2-year service/training period with the possibility for yearly renewal dependent upon performance and continued funding.  Candidates with research experience in cardiometabolic epidemiology are strongly perferred.  The fellow's time will be devoted to data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant application support, and career development.

Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree within the past 5 years or anticipate graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2024, have advanced graduate training in epidemiology, population health, and biostatistice, and be proficient in statistical programming using SAS, R, STATA, or Python. Experience in Peer-Reviewed Publications in Beneficial bu not required.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane's 
Strategy for Tomorrow
.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email hr@tulane.edu.