Pre- and Post- Doctoral Training
Pre- and Post- Doctoral Training
At the ASCENT Center for Reproductive Health, we are committed to training the next generation of scholars and leaders in reproductive health research through structured pre-doctoral and post-doctoral opportunities. While these positions are not currently open for application, we periodically offer opportunities for emerging researchers to engage with our innovative and impactful work.
Our pre-doctoral research assistantship provides Ph.D. candidates with hands-on research experience integrated with their doctoral studies. Trainees engage in laboratory and clinical research in areas such as pharmacodynamic urine hormonal metabolite assessments of ovulation. Participants are actively involved in all aspects of the research process, including protocol development, grant writing, clinical trial design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations. The assistantship also includes tuition benefits and health insurance subsidies in alignment with the University of Utah’s Graduate Tuition Benefit Program.
Our post-doctoral fellowship offers mentored research experiences for scholars aiming to advance their academic research careers in family planning and reproductive health. Fellows work within a collaborative and supportive environment focusing on topics such as contraceptive decision-making, implementation science, policy analysis, and patient-reported outcomes. The fellowship emphasizes grant development, independent research, and manuscript preparation, complemented by leadership and methodological training. Our matrix mentoring approach connects fellows with seasoned researchers who provide guidance on career development and securing extramural funding.
Meet our Pre- and Post- Doctoral Fellows!
