Post Doctoral Associate (Implementation Science)

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Doctoral Associate (Implementation Science) will support research activities under the direction of a PI (Audrey Harkness, PhD) or designee of the PI. Dr. Harkness’ research team uses implementation and behavioral science to address HIV and behavioral health (mental health/substance use) disparities affecting key populations affected by the HIV epidemic, with a focus on Latino men who have sex with men. The position is full-time and in-person at the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the Coral Gables campus of University of Miami. The position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work. We anticipate that the Postdoctoral Associate will primarily support two federally funded research projects: JUNTOS HIV Self Testing and LGBTQ-Affirmative CBT Implementation Trial. In addition to project-specific activities, the Post-doctoral Associate will support development and submission of grant applications, provide mentorship and scientific guidance to research staff, trainees, and students, collaborate with investigators and study staff to ensure scientific rigor, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and successful project implementation, and develop and maintain expertise in implementation science, HIV prevention and treatment, behavioral health, and clinical research methods. The Post-doctoral Associate will be mentored by the PI and encouraged to utilize resources to support their career development. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in relevant field required
• No previous experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Lead facilitation of stakeholder co-design workshops to develop and refine implementation and reach strategies.
• Oversee data collection activities and ensure adherence to study protocols and research procedures.
• Lead development and refinement of implementation strategies and blueprints designed to integrate JUNTOS into organizational workflows.
• Collaborate with study staff to ensure appropriate participant screening, consent, enrollment, and randomization procedures.
• Conduct or support qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods analyses related to implementation and intervention outcomes.
• Assist with evaluation of intervention acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility.
• Contribute to interpretation and dissemination of study findings through manuscripts, presentations, and reports.
• Lead or support secondary analyses arising from the project.
• Develop and propose secondary analysis projects using existing implementation trial data.
• Conduct approved quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods analyses.
• Lead and/or contribute to preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations.
• Support preparation of primary study manuscripts and dissemination products.
• Create individualized feedback reports for participating implementation sites.
• Develop and deliver presentations and webinars to disseminate study findings to participating organizations and implementers.
• Support development and submission of grant applications (e.g., preparing sections of grants, coordinating investigators on grant submissions, etc.) and other research proposals.
• Provide mentorship and scientific guidance to research staff, trainees, and students involved in research activities.
• Collaborate with investigators and study staff to ensure scientific rigor, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and successful project implementation.
• Develop and maintain expertise in implementation science, HIV prevention and treatment, behavioral health, and clinical research methods.
• Attend weekly lab meetings and project-specific meetings.

Benefits

• University and unit-level policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree