[Prevscilist] Openings of interest (dissertation grants, postdoc)

[Emily Tanner-Smith]

Dear students,
Please see below for two different opportunities that may be of interest.
Best wishes,
Emily


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Graduate Student Dissertation Grants

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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has long supported rigorous dissertation research of policy relevance by advanced doctoral students. We are excited to announce that the Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation (OPRE) has forecasted and is considering funding Child Care, Head Start, and Behavioral Interventions graduate student dissertation grants in 2023.  Please visit grants.gov<https://www.grants.gov/> for the Child Care<https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344227>, Head Start<https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344228>, and Behavioral Interventions<https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344226> Scholars forecasts to view the estimated application due dates, subscribe to email notifications regarding these grant opportunities, and for links to other information. For more information about previous grant recipients, please visit the project pages on the ACF website for the Child Care<https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/project/early-care-and-education-research-scholars-child-care-dissertation-grants>, Head Start<https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/project/early-care-and-education-research-scholars-head-start-dissertation-grants>, and Behavioral Interventions<https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/project/behavioral-interventions-scholars-2017-2021> Scholars Grants. We also encourage regular visits to ACF’s grants home page<https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants> for the latest published Notice of Funding Opportunity. Please circulate this information to any interested parties. Note: These forecasted grant opportunities are contingent on available funds and the continued interest of the federal government.


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Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health<https://hogg.utexas.edu/> is excited to begin accepting applications for a new post-doctoral fellowship position, within the strategic learning and evaluation unit, to study and raise awareness about the intersectionality of racial justice and the drivers of mental health in Texas. Details below. Please share widely with your networks.

Apply here: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Post-Doctoral-Fellowship_R_00023898

Job Posting Title:  Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Earliest Start Date:  Jun 01, 2023
Position Duration:  Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2025

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, a grantmaking entity in the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to focus on the intersectionality of racial justice and the drivers of mental health.  The fellowship at the foundation is a two-year, project-based learning opportunity for a recent graduate who wants to apply their knowledge towards community well-being in Texas.

Purpose
Building on the foundation’s goal of funding for racial equity, the postdoctoral fellowship seeks to fill a gap in professional opportunities for Black, Indigenous, or other people of color interested in applied research activities after graduation. The fellowship will expand the foundation’s capacity to understand and raise awareness about the social and political determinants of mental health.
 
Responsibilities

  *   Co-design a research agenda with relevant stakeholders and identify meaningful information that could deepen understanding of the drivers of mental health as well as offer solutions for overcoming structural racism and inequities in Texas.
  *   Conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and/or synthesize research that supports the goals of the foundation, grant partners, and stakeholders.
  *   Develop publications, such as journal articles and blog posts, that contribute to the body of knowledge about the intersectionality of racial justice and the drivers of mental health.
  *   Create summaries and data visualization for grant partners and members of the public.
  *   Participate in foundation-wide activities, group learning, and cross-unit committees.

 Required Qualifications 

  *   PhD (received within the past three years)
  *   Strong understanding of the relationship between racial justice and mental health
  *   Excellent research and analysis skills
  *   Interest in community-led, culturally responsive, equity-focused, applied research (or other similar methodologies)

Preferred Qualifications

  *   Experience with applied research activities.
  *   Strong ability to write for multiple audiences.
  *   Willingness to use one’s own life experience in professional settings, to bring diversity of thought and background to strategic learning conversations about race and mental health. 

Salary Range
$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

  *   Flexible work arrangements are available for this position, including the ability to work remotely.
  *   Standard office environment.
  *   Work requires the use of a computer daily.
  *   Travel is not expected, but supported when appropriate and needed to achieve goals.

 Required Materials

  *   Curriculum Vita (CV)
  *   3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  *   Letter of interest (not to exceed two pages)

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