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Employer Name: New York University

Background: New York University's Rory Meyers College of Nursing seeks to hire a postdoctoral candidate for a two-year appointment (renewal based on funding availability) at the Rutgers-NYU Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity (CAHPE). One of the interdisciplinary projects that is funded through the center focuses on supporting Chinese and Korean dementia caregivers, who are at increased risk for high blood pressure and diabetes due to the physical and emotional demands of caregiving. The project will test a culturally tailored version of the NYU Caregiver Intervention plus peer support through online chat groups. The randomized control trial will determine if the intervention improves psychosocial factors and cardiometabolic health in this population. Position Accountabilities and Duties: The person hired in this position will work closely with the project PIs (Drs. Bei Wu and Mary Mittelman) to coordinate study activities and oversee achievement of study milestones. S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day coordinating and monitoring of project tasks. S/he will be responsible for the regulatory aspects of the projects, including submission of the IRB renewals, maintaining regulatory documentation, and community outreach. S/he will assist the PIs in conducting various research related activities, including data analysis, and manuscript writing. In addition, s/he will have the opportunity to develop K and/or R grant applications. In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 1. Having experience in quantitative, qualitative research, and/or using mixed methods. Familiar with statistical software, such as STATA, and/or R. Research experience on diverse populations and addressing health disparities. Experience in intervention research. 2. Preferred Education: PhD in nursing, gerontology, psychology, sociology, human development, or other related fields. 3. As part of its selection process, our selection committee looks for evidence of superior scholarly achievement (honors, awards, publications), research productivity (especially NIH grant writing and participation) and promise of continuing achievement towards independence as a researcher. 4. Applications must be received by May 17, 2024. 1. Curriculum vitae 2. A personal statement detailing the reasons for applying for a fellowship and how the proposed research fits with the mentor Prof. Bei Wu (maximum 1 page single spaced) 3. One or two research papers that are most representative of the candidate's work (preferred first-authored by candidate) 4. Names and contact information of three references All application materials must be received by May 17, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. To Apply visit [ http://apply.interfolio.com/144643 ] or https://nursing.nyu.edu/open-positions . Please direct questions about the application process to: Bei Wu ( bei.wu@nyu.edu ). For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability