Postdoctoral Fellow in Obstetric Health Care Quality and Equity Research

About the role

The Faculty Mentor will support the health care quality and equity program in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology by working on several NIH-funded projects aimed at improving maternal health outcomes for postpartum women and advancing equity in maternal health.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Howell, Dr. Kimberly Glazer, and fellow members of the research and project team to execute data management and documentation for large administrative databases, with attention to detail.
• Develop analytic plans and conduct rigorous statistical analysis following standards of practice.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis depending on applicant’s skillset (experience with qualitative research methods desired but not required).
• Offer guidance and mentorship to research staff.
• Craft reports to funders documenting project progress and outcomes.
• Lead manuscript writing to disseminate research findings in academic journals.
• Collaborate on development of grant applications to government and private funders.
• Communicate effectively with research partners to ensure productive collaboration; and deliver presentations to research partners, practitioners, and audiences at research conferences.

Requirements

This position requires a PhD in epidemiology, public health, health services research, population health, sociology, or related fields. Individuals with experience in reproductive health from a social scientific perspective are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Strong quantitative skillset
Proficiency in study design
Excellent writing skills

Skills

Experience with qualitative research methods is desired but not required.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

Please contact Dr. Kimberly Glazer (Kimberly.Glazer@PennMedicine.upenn.edu) with any questions about the position or the application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.