Postdoctoral Fellowship - Family Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow will engage in advanced, mentored research at the intersection of implementation science, cost-effectiveness analysis, community-engagement and global health. Working closely with Dr. Sarah Kessler and other clinical and research faculty in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, the Fellow will contribute to the design, execution, and dissemination of research focused on improving the delivery, quality, and sustainability of health interventions in resource-constrained settings. The position emphasizes professional development and preparation for independent research careers. The Fellow will receive structured mentorship in implementation science frameworks, mixed-methods research, and economic evaluation, and will be encouraged to develop a distinct scholarly trajectory, build interdisciplinary collaborations, and present findings at national and international conferences. Additional opportunities include mentoring junior trainees and participating in team-science activities, consistent with institutional policies. This role is well suited for candidates with prior research experience and a strong interest in implementation science, cost-effectiveness analysis, and global health.

Requirements

• PhD in public health, sociology, mental health, psychology or related field.
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with implementation research, cost or cost-effectiveness analyses, and/or global or low-resource settings.
• Experience with quantitative and/or mixed methods research.
• Skills Collaboration.
• Computer skills.
• Communication.
• Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Assist with development of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.
• Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into project design/interpretation.
• Lead and support implementation science studies.
• Support and engage in research efforts in community clinics and service organizations.
• Contribute to economic and cost-effectiveness analyses.
• Collaborate with domestic and international partners.
• Develop manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Develop proposals for external funding.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

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