Research Associate for the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Diversity, Epidemiology, Funding, Nursing, Policy Implementation, Public Health, Research Skills, Scholarship, Social Sciences, Test Plan/Schedule
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
8 days ago


The Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative at the School of Nursing in the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. Eidos is a cross-sector health innovation hub dedicated to developing, testing, and scaling equity-centered solutions that improve health outcomes for LGBTQ+ communities across the life course. Operating at the intersection of academia, community, industry, and philanthropy, Eidos advances research and innovation that address behavioral, social, and structural determinants of health.



This appointment will initially be for one (1) year. Continuation during that time period and renewal are contingent upon satisfactory performance and the continued availability of funding (limited to three [3] years).



The Research Associate will advance an independent program of scholarship aligned with Eidos’ mission while contributing to the Initiative’s broader portfolio of translational and innovation-focused projects. Responsibilities include leading and conducting rigorous research; developing, testing, and evaluating interventions; advancing implementation and dissemination strategies; and contributing to multi-sector partnerships. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative grant development, dissemination to academic and non-academic audiences, and the translation of evidence into scalable programs, policy-relevant insights, or sustainable innovation models.



This position is ideal for scholars who aim to bridge discovery and real-world impact, and who are committed to advancing health equity through interdisciplinary collaboration and bold, systems-oriented thinking.



Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in public health, nursing, behavioral or social sciences, epidemiology, health policy, implementation science, or a related field. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of independent funding are required. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:





+ LGBTQ+ health and health equity



+ Behavioral and social determinants of health



+ Intervention development and implementation science



+ Digital health and technology-enabled interventions



+ Community-engaged and participatory research



+ Health systems innovation or policy translation





Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research with translational potential and to collaborate across academic and non-academic sectors is highly desirable.



Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing their research program and its alignment with Eidos’ mission, along with a curriculum vitae.




The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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