Postdoctoral Scholar

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Division of Informatics, Clinical Epidemiology and Translational Data Science (DICE) in the OHSU Department of Medicine. This position will be co-mentored by Dr. Annette Totten in DICE and Dr. Mitchell Brinks at the Casey Eye Institute. The focus of this postdoctoral position will be on evaluating various aspects of the Oregon Vision Health Network program known as Vision Bridge. Vision Bridge is a telehealth and informatics-based model delivered in primary care practices. It is designed to improve access to eye health screening and eye care to patients with limited access to traditional ophthalmologist or optometrist care. The postdoctoral researcher will work with the program team to investigate important gaps in the evidence on early intervention in primary care settings to detect and initiate care for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration, as well as other eye diseases. The initial appointment is for one year; renewal for a second year is expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. All postdoctoral positions are customized to the level of experience of the trainee and the programmatic work expected of them.

Requirements

• Completed PhD, MD, DDS or equivalent doctoral degree.
• One year of work experience, or equivalent in thesis research and other research projects.
• Experience with publication and scholarly dissemination.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills are critical.
• The successful candidate must be able to work well independently and assume responsibility for specific phases of research projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with team members are essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking are essential.
• Ability to work independently; willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience or familiarity with community-based, public health, primary care or health services research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform quantitative and qualitative research studies related to early detection and intervention for eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration in primary care settings.
• Conduct data analysis by working with internal and external evaluation, informatics, and healthcare teams.
• Prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.
• Monitor the progress of publications and presentations.
• Prepare oral and poster presentations.
• Participate in national research and policy efforts aimed at the prevention of blindness.
• Maintain timelines for proposal submissions, coordinate team contributions, and draft proposal text.
• Assist in identifying new sources of funding and developing sustainable and effective research funding.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

What This Job Offers

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