Pediatric Injury Research Training Program Opportunity 

Seattle, Washington, USA 

The University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, is planning to offer post-doctoral training in Pediatric Injury Research, with positions becoming available for summer/fall, 2025. This training program is funded through a US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) T-32 grant. 

The goal of this training program is to further develop US postdoctoral fellows to specialize in the field of pediatric injury research. We define injury research broadly to include intentional violence and unintentional injury. Relevant research areas include elucidating the risk factors and causes of injuries, injury prevention strategies, acute and chronic care of patients with injury, outcomes from trauma, and interventions to return the individuals with injury and their families to their full potential. 

The Program includes coursework, seminars, and an intensively mentored research experience. We will provide trainees with methodological knowledge and practical skills for conducting high quality interdisciplinary research in an environment that infuses them with the excitement of research, and nurtures early career development. We believe that our graduates will become research leaders prepared to conduct interdisciplinary research using the highest ethical standards and capitalizing on state-of-the-art research methods to promote the health and well-being of our communities. 

The Training Program is up to two years in length, with the option of a third year for exceptionally productive trainees. A Master of Public Health or Master of Science degree is available as part of the Training Program. 

Post-doctoral level scholars are welcome from all health professions, and specialties within those professions including but not limited to pediatrics, surgery, dentistry, urology, rehabilitation medicine, emergency medicine, anesthesia/critical care, psychiatry, psychology, epidemiology, health services, public health, social work, nursing, public policy, sociology/criminology, and health economics. Applicants must be US citizens or non-citizen nationals, or an individual lawfully admitted for permanent residence who possesses an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551), or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident prior to appointment. Individuals with temporary or student visas are not eligible. 

Interested individuals should contact one of the program directors: Fred Rivara, MD, MPH, Cari McCarty, PhD, or Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, MD, PhD . To apply, applicants will submit a curriculum vita, a letter of interest, names and contact information for 3 references, and statement of proposed research interests. Applications received by August 1, 2025 will be given the highest priority.