Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in public health, social/behavioral sciences, or a related field required.
• Applicants must upload a writing sample and three (3) academic references along with their CV/resume to the application to be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Formal coursework or professional training in implementation science, quality improvement, or organizational psychology
• advanced quantitative analysis training
• some qualitative research training/coursework.
• Maternal health research and/or programs, 3 years
• published 2+ articles as primary author

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes research questions, analyzes data, and prepares manuscripts suitable for publication in leading journals
• Works closely with faculty, interdisciplinary staff, and external partners to operationalize research plans, develops protocols and instruments, supervises and ensures quality of research procedures, and participates in data collection.
• Collaborates with Principal Investigators, research staff, and partners in preparing proposals for external funding and responding to RFPs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

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