Postdoctoral Researcher in Maternal Health Implementation Science
Postdoc @University of Pennsylvania posted 1 day agoJob Description
| Description | The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is seeking applications for one Postdoctoral Researcher. This position is funded by the National Institutes of Health / Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The postdoctoral appointment is one year (12 calendar months) with an option to renew. The purposes of the 7-year (2023-2030) project that the postdoctoral fellow will support are as follows:
• Establish an implementation science (IS) Hub that will provide IS expertise and other resources to Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence and other maternal health researchers. The postdoctoral fellow will participate in conducting research about the viability of maternal health implementation projects and will support consultation and technical assistance activities of the implementation science Hub. The fellow will be responsible for: a) qualitative and quantitative data collection, b) qualitative and mixed methods data analysis, c) development and execution of implementation science related programming, d) drafting of manuscripts, and e) management of study logistics including organization, administration, data collection, and oversight of research assistants. This position can be conducted remotely, though the Postdoctoral Researcher will be expected to be present for twice annual in person research team meetings and an annual implementation conference in the Washington, DC area. All travel-related costs will be reimbursed. COVID-19 statement: Consistent with NIH guidance, Penn is committed to ensuring the safety of all human participants and research staff engaged in human subjects research. All on-site work will be conducted in accordance with COVID-related modifications to University policies on research meant to minimize risk to research staff and participants. This full-time research position includes full benefits. |
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| Qualifications | The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in implementation science, psychology, sociology, social work, organizational management, nursing, or a related area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in qualitative methods (including focus groups, observation, interview) as well as experience or interest in maternal health and health equity. The ideal candidate will have some training in or experience with implementation science, but training will be provided or supplemented as necessary for the selected candidates. All applicants should demonstrate strong writing abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in research teams. |
| Requirement | Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. |
| More information | https://www.med.upenn.edu/pisce/amethist/ |
| Contact | To apply, please e-mail a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter (with a statement of research interests, names/e-mail addresses of two references, and desired start date) to Dr. Rebecca Hamm (rebecca.feldmanhamm@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) and Caroline Huang (Project Manager; caroline.huang@pennmedicine.upenn.edu).
Rebecca F. Hamm, MD MSCE |
