Postdoctoral Associate | Laboratory of Blood and Vascular Biology

The Rockefeller University seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Rita Allen Foundation Civic Science Fellows Program and contribute to a community-engaged research project focused on chronic infectious diseases at the intersection of basic science, epidemiology, health care access, immigration, climate change, and. This 18-month fellowship (September 2026-March 2028) offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of basic and clinical infectious disease research, community engagement, , and policy. The Fellow will collaborate with community members and local organizations in conducting research within a unique environment that spans Rockefeller University, Clinical Directors Network (CDN), and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), providing exposure to both academic and community-based settings and the opportunity to help develop new approaches to health research and communication responsive to community needs. Contributing to population health research on Chagas disease and other emerging and neglected infectious diseases, the Fellow will gain experience in community-engaged research, civic science, and science communication while developing a specialized area of focus within the broader project. The fellowship is designed to support career development by integrating Civic Science principles into the research process, providing opportunities to build skills that bridge scientific research, community engagement, and public impact. We seek an innovative and collaborative early career researcher who brings complementary expertise and perspectives to an interdisciplinary team and is interested in applying research in ways that advance both scientific understanding and community well-being. More information can be found at https://www.rockefeller.edu/research/community-engagement/ and www.CDNetwork.org/chagas.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a project in the Fellow’s area of scholarship/expertise related to Chagas Disease and patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers
• Participating in weekly online Civic Science Fellowship sessions and periodic in person meetings
• Participating in weekly Clinical Scholars tutorials and clinical research seminars at The Rockefeller University
• Proposing additional methods and measures, including emerging AI techniques, to extend and enhance the full-spectrum translational research project
• Working with the Research Team to expand the Chagas disease platform to address other neglected tropical and chronic infectious diseases
• Engaging in scientific writing and dissemination activities, including opportunities to lead first-authored manuscripts and contribute to collaborative publications and literature reviews
• Sharing expertise in the Fellow's area of focus with team members, research partners, trainees and with other Civic Science Fellows at Rockefeller and in the Fellowship
• Contributing to mentorship of research staff, including trainees, clinical scholars, practicing clinicians, and community partners
• Contributing to the development of a replicable model of Civic Science methods and principles based on this project

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral or other terminal professional degree in a field relevant to the position. Relevant areas may include public health, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, bioethics, health policy, geography, climate science, or other disciplines that contribute to understanding infectious diseases, health disparities, and community-engaged research.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary research team
• Must be able to work both independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective written and oral communication skills that can reach diverse audiences, including scientists, clinicians and patients/community members

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Spanish language skills
• Quantitative Analysis Skills (R, SAS, Python)
• Qualitative Analysis Skills (conducting and analyzing Focus Groups)
• Demonstrates an aptitude to be a lead author on peer-reviewed publications and grant proposals

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.