Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Family Medicine Research

Research Focus Areas

Research focus areas may include substance use disorders, chronic disease management, and improving care delivery for populations served by Medicaid and other safety-net systems.

Research Responsibilities

• Initiates and participates in the design, execution and evaluation of innovative research projects.
• Day-to-day management of ongoing research projects or sections of research projects initiated by the principal investigator.
• Prepares and assists with the preparation of research proposals to federal agencies and sponsors.
• Collaborates in grant writing efforts with designated individuals from other sections or departments.
• Develops analysis plans, writes statistical analysis for descriptive statistics and advanced analysis techniques (e.g., causal inference, target trial emulation, agent-based modeling, clinical trial analysis).
• Compiles data, maintains large administrative and/or clinical datasets (e.g., Medicaid claims, EHR), creates summary tables and writes summaries of results.
• Uses quantitative approaches to evaluate healthcare delivery, treatment utilization, and outcomes.
• Authors and/or collaborates with other research staff in the preparation of peer-reviewed journal articles, reports and abstract submissions and poster presentations.
• Prepares and gives presentations to regional, state and national audiences on program development, experiences and results.

Departmental & Administrative Duties

• Assists in the training and evaluation of research technicians, students and support personnel.
• Attends and participates in departmental scientific meetings and operational meetings when appropriate.
• Complies with institutional safety, infection control, and workplace procedures.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patent care may be provided.
• Adheres to institutional policies related to research compliance, data security, and human subjects protections.
• Demonstrates respect for individuals and communities, including attention to lived experience and a commitment to advancing equitable, high-quality care.

Education & Experience

• Requires MD and/or PhD.
• Post-doctoral experience relevant to the research subject is a plus but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with statistical analysis tools and database tools preferred.
• Ability to be self-directed, to prioritize essential tasks, and to balance numerous responsibilities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in collaboration with a variety of individuals, including research scientists, clinicians, and administrators.

About The Department

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health. Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $75,000/yr