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Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences United States of America, UAMS
Onsite Full Time
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Job description

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Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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

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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 Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. 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

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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. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department: COP | Pharmaceutical Evaluation & Implementation (Jacob T. Painter) Department's Website: Summary of Job

Duties

The Division of Pharmaceutical Evaluation & Policy in the UAMS College of Pharmacy seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to an NIH-funded R01 evaluating the effectiveness, equity implications, and cost-effectiveness of pharmacist scope-of-practice policies for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. The fellow will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team in pharmaceutical policy, health services research, epidemiology, HIV prevention, health economics, and simulation modeling. The fellow will conduct analyses using medical and pharmacy claims data to examine the effects of pharmacist scope-of-practice policies on PrEP initiation, prescription abandonment, retention in care, use of oral and injectable PrEP, and new HIV diagnoses.

Responsibilities

will include constructing longitudinal study cohorts, developing and validating claims-based outcome measures, integrating claims data with policy and geographic data, and applying causal inference and quasi-experimental methods to evaluate policy effects. The fellow will also collaborate with the research team to incorporate empirical findings into an agent-based model and cost-effectiveness analysis and to translate study findings into a decision-support toolkit for public health agencies and policymakers. The fellow is expected to lead and co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts, prepare abstracts and presentations for scientific meetings, contribute to progress reports and grant proposals, document reproducible analytic workflows, and provide research guidance to students and research assistants. The position will provide structured mentorship in causal inference, claims-data analysis, health policy evaluation, simulation modeling, economic evaluation, scientific writing, and grant development to support progression toward an independent research career. Salary will be commensurate with experience, expertise, and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences guidelines.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in health services research, health economics, pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, pharmaceutical outcomes and policy research, public health, economics, public policy, pharmacy administration, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience analyzing large healthcare datasets, including medical claims, pharmacy claims, prescription transaction data, electronic health records, or similar data sources.

Experience

conducting health policy evaluations and/or quasi-experimental research studies. Established record of peer-reviewed publications and/or scientific presentations. Additional Information:

Responsibilities

Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative research using longitudinal healthcare, administrative, population-level, or similarly complex datasets. Training or experience in regression analysis, longitudinal data analysis, causal inference, quasi-experimental research, or related quantitative methods. Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language, such as R, Python, or Stata.

Experience

integrating individual-level data with state, county, geographic, or policy data Interest in developing an independent research program and pursuing external research funding Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening

Requirements

No Background Check Required This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing Occasional Physical Activity: Walking

Benefits

Eligible: Yes At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world. UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and prospective employees. The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher

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Opportunity Act (HEOA). The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. www.uams.edu/police.

Skills and functions

  • Human Resources
  • Python