UCI Postdoctoral Fellow - Environmental and Occupational Health

Position Overview Dr. Karen Lincoln is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow who aspires to become an independent researcher in the areas of social epidemiology or health disparities research. The Fellow will join the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health within the University of California, Irvine's Wen School of Population & Public Health and work closely with Dr. Lincoln on a variety of projects examining the effects of environmental and social determinants on population health and well‑being. This is expected to be a 2‑year appointment, contingent on performance and funding availability. Background: The Postdoctoral Fellow will have opportunities to contribute to multiple projects that apply quantitative, qualitative and community‑based participatory research methods to a variety of primary and secondary data sources, depending on interests. Projects include examination of environmental and social determinants on brain health among middle‑aged and older adults, facilitators and barriers to participation in clinical research among hard‑to‑reach communities, and the role of chronic stress, pain, doctor‑patient interactions, and proinflammatory cytokines in sleep health and cognitive impairment in Black Americans. The Fellow will also have opportunities to collaborate and lead on papers, and to propose project ideas that could be accomplished with available data resources. The Fellow is expected to take advantage of many professional development resources available at UCI (colloquia, workshops, training, pilot funding) and funding for conference travel is available. The start date is anticipated in Summer or Fall 2026. An in‑person appointment is strongly preferred. Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836. The posted UC salary scales set the pay determined by experience at time of appointment. Specific Duties Conduct independent research using surveys, focus groups, and biological data files. Assist in compiling and analyzing primary and secondary data. Participate in project meetings and regular research lab meetings. Contribute to and lead manuscript preparation for publication in high‑impact journals. Contribute to Institutional Review Board protocol development. Mentor junior student team members. Participate in community engagement and outreach activities. Engage in professional development activities (e.g., UCI seminar attendance, conference presentations and networking opportunities). Basic Qualifications Must have a PhD in Public Health or other related social, behavioral, or population science health field by the start date of 07/01/2026. Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods, including community‑engaged research designs. Strong quantitative data analysis skills, including experience with latent class analysis and other latent modeling techniques. Fluency in Stata, SAS, or R. Job location: Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr UC Irvine