The University of Texas at El Paso

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Job Announcement:
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a postdoctoral position within the UTEP FIRST program (https://www.utep.edu/utep-first/). This program is dedicated to advancing Hispanic Health Disparities Research (HHDR) through a faculty cohort model that fosters inclusive excellence. The postdoctoral fellow will work with UTEP FIRST faculty members, engaging in research on health disparities under the mentorship of Dr. Hyeran Chung.

The selected candidate will conduct research on health disparities, assist in program development, participate in data collection and analysis, and contribute to grant writing and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The position provides an interdisciplinary research environment that supports faculty and student success while addressing community health outcomes. This two-year position is designed to support professional development and prepare the fellow for a tenure-track academic role.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in applied economics, economics, health policy, public policy, or a related field. They should have experience or demonstrate potential to contribute to health disparities research, as well as strong data management and analytical skills, including proficiency in working with large datasets.

UTEP and El Paso:
The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, UTEP is a public research university that transforms lives. More than half of our undergraduate students are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs with an enrollment of 24,000 students. UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education, advances discovery of public value, and positively impacts the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP is recognized as one of the best research universities in the country for connecting students with the community around them.

Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vita; (3) job market paper; (4) research statement including two research ideas on health disparities, and (5) contact information for at least two professional references. Letters of recommendation will be requested in the later stages of the search process. Applicants are encouraged to apply for priority review by March 31, 2025. For inquiries, contact Dr. Hyeran Chung at hchung4@utep.edu