Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004258P
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Division/College WWAMI Medical Education Program
Department Medical Education Program
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
Postdoctoral research fellows will support the Idaho WWAMI Associate Director of Medical Research, Dr. Russell Baker, and WWAMI outreach programs (e.g., Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes [ECHO] Idaho, North Idaho Area Health Education Center [NI-AHEC]) in meeting the program mission: to improve the health of Idaho’s underserved and rural communities through the purposeful integration of medical education, research, and service to advance clinical practice and patient care in Idaho.
Postdoctoral research fellows will join the WWAMI IOURMR research team in assessing and empirically describing the healthcare needs of Idaho communities and the impact of WWAMI’s programs (e.g., ECHO Idaho, NI-AHEC). Additionally, fellows will play a role in supporting currently funded ECHO Idaho and NI-AHEC programs which aim to: 1) examine the effects of participation on healthcare professionals, and 2) determine the potential benefits of program participation to the Idaho healthcare system, patient communities, and state of Idaho as a whole. The results of the assessments will ideally be used to inform strategies for upscaling the Idaho healthcare workforce and capitalize on opportunities to improve patient care in Idaho. Postdoctoral research fellows will predominately work with IOURMR research team members, led by Dr. Baker, but opportunities exist to work with other Idaho WWAMI students, faculty, and staff, as well as our collaborators from state and federal agencies.
Postdoctoral research fellows will also be responsible for supporting grant development, research design, and report/publication development. In collaboration with IOURMR team members, fellows will conduct and coordinate research efforts and program assessment, produce associated high-impact written products (technical and non-technical), coordinate report dissemination activities, and present research findings. Opportunities for independent work on the development of reports and publications under the direction of Dr. Baker will also be available. Fellows will develop skills in interdisciplinary research, workflow management, written and oral presentation and communication, creativity and networking, along with meeting facilitation and participation. Fellows will also develop academic teaching and mentoring skills by assisting with the delivery of research methods coursework and providing research support (e.g., data analysis, research design) for student and faculty projects in the WWAMI department.
Ideal candidates will have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., public health, health science, education, epidemiology, psychology, exercise science), have a strong research background using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods approaches, and excellent written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. The anticipated start date for the positions is August 2023.
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/wwami

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Experience working collaboratively on a multi-investigator team.
  • Experience writing for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with analysis programs (e.g., SPSS, AMOS, R, etc.).
Required Education
  • A Ph.D. or equivalent in a scientific discipline
Required Other
  • Ability to work nonstandard business and weekend hours.
Additional Preferred
  • Ph.D. or equivalent in public health, health science, education, exercise science, or a related field.
  • Experience working collaboratively on a multi-site, multi-investigator team.
  • The ability to explain nuanced concepts to business leaders, policymakers, educators, researchers and other leaders in the state of Idaho.
  • Strong research and technical skills, with demonstrated experience conducting data analysis and survey research.
  • One or more first-authored or co-authored publications in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
  • Experience teaching, with a preference for experience delivering research methods or data analysis coursework.
  • Experience mentoring or supporting student led research projects.
  • Diplomacy and discretion when dealing with a diverse set of external groups.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $50,000-$55,000 annually
Type of Appointment Academic Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain
Posting Date 01/11/2024
Closing Date 02/05/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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