Postdoctoral Scholar

Case Western Reserve University

Postdoctoral Scholar

Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences

The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) housed within the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for a position as Postdoctoral Scholar. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewing for an additional year. Definition of postdoctoral scholar.

The mission of the PRCHN is to bridge community partners and university researchers to focus their collective expertise to develop test and implement sustainable strategies to improve health in underserved communities. The Postdoctoral Scholar will support the CONNECT-Pantries project which is a NIH-funded R01 study that will test the reach effectiveness and impact of providing connections to smoking cessation treatment in community food pantries. The project is led by Drs. Jin Kim-Mozeleski Sarah Koopman Gonzalez and Erika Trapl.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead project management and coordination overseeing multi-site implementation and data collection progress for both quantitative and qualitative data

Develop implement and refine operational systems for tracking study progress data quality partnership communication and study documentation

Prepare interim reports aligned with project milestones and aims

Co-lead or lead manuscript preparation prepare scientific presentations and contribute to all aspects of grant writing

Maintain close communication with project PIs and team members

Supervise and mentor research team members (staff research assistants interns/trainees)

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in public health social or behavioral science psychology health communication community health or a related field. Duties are highly focused on project coordination writing (e.g. papers grant applications) and tracking and monitoring study progress and outcomes.

Demonstrated experience in research project management

Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills are necessary

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across academic and community settings

Ability to problem solve and proactively anticipate and address issues

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications include

Background or strong interest in community engagement mixed methods research intervention research or implementation science.

Previous supervisory or mentorship experience

The postdoctoral scholar will receive mentorship from the PIs and will participate in professional development experiences such as:

Manuscript and grant writing

Individualized career development planning

Opportunities to present in local and national conferences

Opportunities for scientific leadership and project management on teams

The CWRU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs provides numerous professional development events (

How to Apply:

Review of applications will begin

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter describing research interests experience and career goals and names and contact information for 2-3 professional references to link for posting.

Dr. Jin Kim-Mozeleski

Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods

Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

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In compliance with the City of Clevelands Pay Transparency Ordinance (effective October 27 2025) the annual starting base salary range for this position is $55000 - $62652. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Postdocs receive individual and family healthcare benefits life insurance and employee assistance.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin protected veteran status disability age and genetic information.

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities Applications requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216.368.3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.