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Sheila A Pires Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Child, Youth and Family Behavioral Health Policy
Storrs Mansfield, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$62K/yr - $76K/yrThe University of Connecticut's Innovations Institute is seeking a full-time Sheila A Pires Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Child, Youth, and Family Behavioral Health Policy. This role involves conducting applied research to improve behavioral health systems for youth and families, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and engaging in policy and finance research.
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Responsibilities
Conduct applied research in youth and family behavioral health systems and public child- and family-serving systems, with a focus on implementation science and policy analysis
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on projects addressing child and youth behavioral health workforce development, evidence-based practice implementation, and systems design, policy, and transformation, including actively participating in the work of the Innovations Research Coalition for Youth and Family Behavioral Health
Analyze qualitative and/or quantitative data, including large administrative datasets related to service use and expenditures, and contribute to the development of technical reports, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed publications
Support grant writing and proposal development for future research and policy initiatives
Disseminate key findings and guidance through publication in peer-reviewed journals, policy briefs, and white papers
Present research at national conferences, stakeholder meetings, and academic forums
Engage with public child- and family-serving agencies, community partners, individuals with lived experience, and national organizations to translate research into practice and policy
Participate in professional development activities and receive mentorship to support career advancement in research, policy, or academia
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and equity-focused research environment
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
PhD, EdD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree related to social work, public health, psychology, sociology, or a related behavioral health or social science discipline
Demonstrated experience conducting applied research in behavioral health, implementation science, public policy, or child- and family-serving systems
Demonstrated experience with or skills required for qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, data analysis, and scholarly writing
Evidence of research productivity through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or policy briefs
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
Preferred
Experience working with public child, youth, and family-serving systems such as child welfare, juvenile justice, or behavioral health
Demonstrated familiarity with implementation science frameworks and methods
Experience translating research findings into policy, financing, systems design, or practice recommendations
Proven knowledge of federal and state behavioral health policy and financing landscapes
Experience with grant writing or contributing to funded research proposals
Demonstrated ability to engage with community stakeholders, individuals with lived experience, policymakers, or practitioners
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time-off
Other benefits
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