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CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASE
EPIDEMIOLOGY
AND PREVENTION
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health of the
University of Minnesota has a current opening and is
seeking
candidates for
a
postdoctoral
training
fellowship in
cardiovascular disease epidemiology and prevention.
Fellowship Experience
Training
emphasizes research methods in the epidemiology and
prevention of
cardiovascular disease. Training
can
include formal
coursework
in
epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical research, nutrition,
physiology, data science, and behavioral science.
Graduates gain competency in designing,
administering, and analyzing cardiovascular population
studies or
preventive programs.
The
Division
provides a
rich and
collaborative environment for
the investigation of cardiovascular disease and
related areas, in one of the largest Academic Health
Centers in the U.S. Current Division research in
cardiovascular epidemiology includes a robust blend of
observational studies (e.g., ARIC, MESA, CARDIA,
DISCOVERY), pharmacoepidemiology and interventional
investigations (e.g., mGlide hypertension control RCT,
Stand & Move at Work group randomized trial) aimed at
improving public health and engaging a multidisciplinary
integration of epidemiology, biology and behavioral
science.
Benefits
The
program
provides a stipend,
tuition
and fees
for an
MS or
MPH
degree, if
desired,
during the
fellowship. This paid 2-3 year fellowship is sponsored by
the National Institutes of Health.
Eligibility
Candidates must
have either an MD or a PhD degree and must be either a
U.S. citizen or
have permanent
residency
status.
Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons
of color, individuals with disabilities and those who are
from disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly encouraged
to apply.
Apply
Interested
applicants will complete
an
online application
https://tinyurl.com/4e7yzp4c
Questions,
please
contact Jim Pankow, PhD,
MPH
panko001@umn.edu
Pamela Lutsey, PhD, MPH
lutsey@umn.edu
Co-Directors
of CVD
Epi
Training
Program
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