Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
3 weeks ago
Doctoral Research Fellowship at the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI) and
the Department of Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare's HCMC.
The HHRI invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship mentored by Dr. Andrew Busch Ph.D. ). Dr. Sandra Japuntich, Ph.D. ), Kate Diaz Vickery, M.D. ), Tyler Winkelman M.D. ), and Jason Baker, M.D. ) are available as secondary mentors depending on an applicant's research interests.
The ideal candidate will have a strong research background and interest in conducting behavioral clinical trials. Previous experience in one or more of the following areas would be preferred: depression treatment, smoking cessation treatment, health behavior change for primary or secondary prevention of chronic illness, behavioral treatments for vulnerable populations (e.g., people with serious mental illness, people experiencing homelessness, people with criminal-legal involvement), interaction of physical and mental health, exercise as a treatment for mental illness, and Behavioral Activation counseling. BIPOC individuals and women are especially encouraged to apply.
HHRI is the third largest medical research non-profit in Minnesota and ranks in the top seven percent nationally of all institutions receiving research grants from the National Institutes of Health. At the HHRI, we have been actively investigating the causes of and potential treatments for diseases since 1952. We support and oversee the medical research conducted at HCMC, an acute care research and teaching hospital located in downtown Minneapolis. In an academic environment that emphasizes patient care, research, and teaching, HHRI helps offer patients better care now and hope for improved healthcare in the future.
HCMC is a 484 bed public teaching hospital located in downtown Minneapolis, MN. HCMC employs approximately 7,000 people and is Minnesota's largest safety net hospital. HCMC conducts approximately 600,000 clinic visits annually and is the state's premier Level 1 Trauma Center. The majority of HCMC patients are of minority racial and/or ethnic backgrounds.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Our lab works to promote health equity in our urban safety net healthcare system and beyond. Work during this fellowship would generally focus on depression treatment and/or health behavior change among patients with mental illness, BIPOC individuals, and other underserved populations.
This fellow would have the opportunity to contribute to multiple ongoing clinical trials including:
- An NHLBI R34 targeting multiple health behavior change and depression in cardiac patients (R34HL16516)
- A MOST RCT to optimize a behavioral intervention to increase physical activity in older adults living with HIV (R01AG077989)
- A PCORI funded multi-site noninferiority trial of tele-delivered Behavioral Activation vs tele-delivered yoga for depression
- An RCT testing Behavioral Activation for smoking cessation and depression in cardiac patients (R01HL136327)
- An RCT testing proactive outreach for smoking cessation in BIPOC primary care patients (P50MD017342)
- An RCT testing Behavioral Activation for medication adherence and psychological wellness in people experiencing homelessness with diabetes (K23DK118117; R03DK
- An open trial testing Behavioral Activation for multiple health behavior change and psychological wellness in people experiencing homelessness with CVD (P50MD017342)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Based Retention Intervention for newly diagnosed HIV patients (R01MH119919)
Other active lines of research without ongoing trials to which a fellow could contribute to include:
- Smoking cessation among those with criminal-legal involvement (see )
- Strength training as a treatment for depression in men (see )
- Smoking cessation among those with serious mental illness (see )
Dr. Busch has a long history of collaboration with researchers at the University of Minnesota, where the fellow would find excellent collaborative opportunities. Dr. Busch is a faculty member and co-lead of the Investigator Development Core of the University of Minnesota Center for Chronic Disease Reduction and Equity Promotion Across Minnesota (C2DREAM; ). Dr. Busch is a faculty member and mentor for the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center ) and the Program in Health Disparities Research ). Institutional K awards (KL2 and K12 programs) are available through the University of Minnesota.
This fellowship is designed for individuals seeking to establish an independent research career following fellowship. Primary responsibilities involve 1) project management on ongoing funded projects (50% effort), 2) contributing to lab grant proposals and manuscripts (25% effort), and 3) independent scholarship, including leading manuscript submissions and submitting grant proposals as PI (50% effort). Independent scholarship time is funded by the HHRI post-doctoral fellowship support program. A travel allowance is provided and funds are available for fellow initiated pilot studies. This position will be for one year, renewable for a second year, subject to first year productivity. It is expected that the fellow would submit an NIH grant during their first year.
This position will be compensated based on NIH guidelines for post-doctoral roles.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking an independent and motivated colleague interested in learning new skills, and to lead multidisciplinary projects. Typical qualifications would be a M.D., or PhD degree though applicants with any doctoral level degree will be considered.
HOW TO APPLY
We will continue to review submissions until the position is filled. Latest expected start date Fall 2024. Submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references to:
Questions about this position or requests for more detailed information can be directed to Dr. Andrew Busch
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