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**Discover Your Career at Emory University** Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. **Description** JOB DESCRIPTION: + Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. + The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. + Designs and evaluates experiments. + Develops new ideas that promote current research. + Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. + May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. + May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. + Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. + The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. + Appointments cannot exceed five years. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. + Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. + The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. + Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + A doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant field. + Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. + The ability to work effectively as a team. + Strong organizational skills + Experience in publishing in academic journals WORK ENVIRONMENT: + This job is part of the Programs, Research & Innovation in Sexual Minority Health (PRISM Health) team in the Epidemiology Department at the Rollins School of Public Health. + We offer a collaborative, supportive environment for passionate individuals dedicated to advancing research in public health. CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: + We are dedicated to supporting early-career researchers in developing their career path through mentorship to identify and carve out their area of expertise in terms of topic areas to launch their careers. + Our team also provides support for postdoctoral fellows to develop and submit K grant proposals if they are interested in advancing their academic and research careers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Work closely with the Principal Investigator in all aspects of the research + Lead and collaborate on quantitative studies regarding PrEP policy + Collaborate with project team members to develop scientific data + Collaborate with other research teams and partners to disseminate study findings + Develop and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals as first author or co-author, where appropriate PROJECT DESCRIPTION: + To reach Ending the Epidemic (ETE) targets, we will need consistent national HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) data to describe patterns of use and to understand which programs and policies are effective at facilitating PrEP uptake. + This NIH-funded study aims to build on our history of developing public PrEP data resources and innovative metrics of PrEP use in PREMISE (PrEP Epidemiology, Modeling, and Surveillance), a collaborative and interdisciplinary group that will use national PrEP data, along with legal and policy coding, to inform the US HIV epidemic response. + The study will conduct analyses regarding the scope and equity of PrEP scaleup overtime and will perform analyses to explore the impact of different locality-specific programs and policies on PrEP starts and PrEP equity. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. **Additional Details** Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. **Connect With Us!** Connect with us for general consideration! **Job Number** _157344_ **Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Division** _School Of Public Health_ **Department** _SPH: Epidemiology_ **Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_ **_Location : Name_** _Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_ **Remote Work Classification** _Hybrid Remote_ **Health and Safety Information** _Not Applicable_

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