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Postdoctoral Fellow in Obstetric Health Care Quality and Equity Research

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Research, Analysis Skills, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Conferences, Data Analysis, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Epidemiology, Equity Securities, Government Grants, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Mentoring, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Obstetrics and Gynecology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Health, Qualitative Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Analysis, Research Skills, Sociology, Software Development, Statistics, Women's Health, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
24 days ago


Faculty Mentor: Elizabeth Howell, MD, MPP



Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)



Funding Source: PI Grant



Number of Positions: 1







Open to U.S. permanent residents and citizens only.







Our research program is dedicated to improving health outcomes and equity for all postpartum and pregnant patients. We are funded by the National Institutes of Health to study disparities in maternal health outcomes. This position will support the health care quality and equity program in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology by working on the following projects: 1) An NIH-funded R01 on improving maternal health outcomes for postpartum women 2) The March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity and 3) Other quality and equity-related research. This position will work with Dr. Elizabeth Howell, chair of the OBGYN department; Dr. Kimberly Glazer, Assistant Professor; and other equity-focused faculty in the department. They will oversee the research being conducted within these projects/centers with the following responsibilities:





+ Collaboration with Dr. Howell, Dr. Glazer, and fellow members of the research and project team to execute data management and documentation for large administrative databases, with attention to detail.



+ Develop analytic plans and conduct rigorous statistical analysis following standards of practice. Conduct qualitative data analysis depending on applicant’s skillset (experience with qualitative research methods desired but not required).



+ Offer guidance and mentorship to research staff.



+ Craft reports to funders documenting project progress and outcomes.



+ Lead manuscript writing to disseminate research findings in academic journals.



+ Collaborate on development of grant applications to government and private funders.



+ Communicate effectively with research partners to ensure productive collaboration; and deliver presentations to research partners, practitioners, and audiences at research conferences.







+ PhD in epidemiology, public health, health services research, population health, sociology, or related fields



+ Individuals with experience in reproductive health from a social scientific perspective are strongly encouraged to apply



+ Ideal candidates will bring:



+ Strong quantitative skillset



+ Proficiency in study design



+ Excellent writing skills









Please provide all of the following for your application to be considered complete:





+ CV including list of publications



+ Letter of Interest



+ One (1) Reference Letter





Please contact Dr. Kimberly Glazer (Kimberly.Glazer@PennMedicine.upenn.edu) with any questions about the position or the application process.




The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Penn's beautiful urban campus provides easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. We offer excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for you and your family, as well as generous retirement benefits, professional development opportunities and flexible work options. Penn is a diverse, multicultural learning community at the cutting edge of research and information technology. Click here to read more about why we're a Best Employer. Not only does Penn offer a unique environment within the city of Philadelphia to work, we also provide a wide array of employee benefits. From a competitive retirement program and comprehensive health care options to health promotion and wellness services and tuition assistance, there's a wealth of opportunities and resources available to you at Penn.

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