University of Michigan · 1 week ago
RESEARCH FELLOW
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Michigan is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pain/Opioid Outcomes Research. This two-year program offers hands-on experience in data analysis and research aimed at improving pain care and opioid stewardship.
E-LearningEducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Fellows will actively contribute to ongoing research projects led by faculty mentors, participating in all stages of the scientific process, from idea generation of scientific ideas/hypotheses, data analysis and interpretation, as well as manuscript preparation for submission to high impact peer-reviewed journals
They will work with a multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative team of clinicians, health services researchers, policy experts, analysts, and administrative staff
Examples of research projects may include, but are not limited to, research focused on prescribing recommendations, effectiveness research on individual interventions, implementation studies that translate evidence-based interventions for preventing overdose, data modeling, national surveys, policy research, epidemiological research, and health services research on pain, addiction, and overdose
Fellows are expected to work in person at least two days per week
Fellows are expected to actively engage in regular training program activities including seminars and forum discussions
They will present and share research findings in a range of settings including project/team meetings and scientific meetings and conferences
We anticipate each fellow will work with their primary and secondary mentors research teams and be involved in manuscript submissions
Qualification
Required
Completed a doctoral degree program (MD, PhD, DrPH, PharmD, or equivalent) by the starting date
Demonstrated commitment to pharmacoepidemiology, health services, or outcomes research; experience with opioid-related and pain research preferred
Proficiency in quantitative analysis of claims, EHR, or administrative datasets using SAS, Stata, or R
Evidence of scholarly productivity and interest in policy-relevant, real-world evidence generation
A strong desire to work with multi-disciplinary collaborators
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiasm for working in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment
Ability to commit to a full-time professional effort based in Ann Arbor, Michigan for up to two years
Preferred
Experience with opioid-related and pain research preferred
Benefits
The University of Michigan’s full standard benefit package including medical, dental, and vision as detailed here: https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness.
Dedicated funds to support professional development opportunities including travel funds to scientific conferences, participation in technical seminars and course(s), and other research-related project expenses.
Paid sick leave, vacation time, holidays, and additional benefits.
A full overview providing general information about the benefits for postdoctoral research fellows can be found here: https://myumi.ch/XnP8r
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University of Michigan
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