Postdoctoral Research Associate in Public Health Sciences

3 weeks ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Public Health Sciences

About the Position:
The University of Virginia Department of Public Health Sciences is seeking a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. As a research associate, you will engage in mentored research in population data-driven health services and policy research aimed at improving access to, outcomes of, and equity in cancer care delivery and outcomes.

Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of current studies, including research activities related to obtaining, modifying, and continuing institutional review board approval (IRB), supporting data transfer and management, and communicating with local partners.
- Clean and analyze data collected through the implementation of previous clinical trial studies and existing secondary databases.
- Run advanced quantitative analyses using software such as SAS, Stata, R, etc.
- Generate research questions for analysis and future grant applications.
- Participate in the development of publications as lead and co-authors for peer-reviewed journals and grant proposals to funding agencies.
- Communicate research findings at key conferences.
- Provide near-peer-mentorship to students and other early-career-scholars on the research team.

Requirements:
- Earned Ph.D. in a research-oriented field, such as Public Health, Health Economics, (Bio)Statistics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with large datasets and cutting-edge statistical methods using administrative, clinical, and survey data.
- Content expertise in some of the following areas: health policy and insurance, cancer care delivery, racial disparities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well as part of a collaborative team and also work towards independent research.

About the Department:
The University of Virginia Department of Public Health Sciences is a leading institution in the field of public health research. Our department is committed to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes through innovative research, education, and community engagement.

How to Apply:
Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0060338. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete an application online with the following documents: CV, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references. Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

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