Research Post Doctoral Fellow

Job Summary

A two to three year position appointment which involves full-time research under the supervision of a Research Scientists/Biostatistician I, II, or III. The Fellow is expected to publish; assist in research development; and serve as a Research Fellow on multiple ongoing efforts for the hiring Senior Scientist.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supports well-defined research with minimal supervision from the DOR Research Scientist I, II or III.
• Prepares draft grant proposals, internal reports and publications independently and collaboratively for review by Senior Scientist.
• Provides input towards study design, develops analysis plans and interpretation of study results for review of Senior Scientist; may include presentation to TPMG, KFH/P managers and committees.
• May work with Senior Scientist to consult with local, state and national voluntary and governmental agencies, or with scientists at other institutions.
• May provide consultation and direction to programmer analysts with regard to data management and analysis strategies.
• Prepares and presents abstracts and papers at national scientific meetings and for publication in scientific journals;
• Seeks consultation from senior scientists for specific scientific and administrative issues.

Secondary Functions

This is for 1-2 years. Continuation is contingent upon contract/grant funding.

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Must have completed a MD or PhD in public health, epidemiology, or related field required within two (2) years.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements

• Proven proficiency in survey research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing and qualitative data interpretation and application.
• Proven proficiency in computer applications in PC-based and mainframe environments.
• Must be able to create reports, review charts, construct questionnaires, interpret data, and interview participants.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic biostatistics.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Child/young adult health, disparities, diabetes research;
• 4 1st author papers;
• advanced statistical analysis in R preferred.

Pay Range

$95,400 - $123,420 / year