Research Fellow - Office of Global and Community Health
- Employer
- HARVARD UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts (US)
- Closing date
- 10 Oct 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Medicine & Dentistry
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Research Fellow
School Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Department/Area Office of Global and Community Health
Position Description
The Office for Global and Community Health (OGCH) supports and coordinates Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s (HSDM) initiatives locally and around the world. We work with both faculty and students to promote public health dentistry, raise awareness, and alleviate disease burden through innovative student and faculty programs.
Position Overview:
OGCH is seeking a Research Fellow to collaborate with the team in the Initiative to Integrate Oral Health and Medicine and participating in research studies and demonstration projects that contribute to the evidence base for integration of medical and dental care, education and financing. These include investigating associations between oral health and: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancers of the oral cavity. In addition the fellow will participate in some classroom teaching.
This position has a term appointment of one year from the date of hire with the possibility for extension.
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.
Basic Qualifications
PhD or DMD required. Some prior research experience in public health preferred.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Jane Barrow
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Contact Email jane_barrow@hsdm.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 5
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