Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Family Medicine

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Family MedicineThe Department of Family Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a human factors postdoctoral research position focused on Medication Safety during Care Transitions. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Human Factors Engineering or a closely related field, demonstrating expertise in qualitative research methods. This position is funded by an NIH R18 grant, and the incumbent will play a key role in planning and executing research projects that will identify and address medication safety problems during care transitions.
Duties and responsibilities: Assist in the development and implementation of research plans.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of research objectives.Stay abreast of relevant literature and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the quality and impact of grant submissions.Contribute to the development and writing of grant proposals for extramural and/or intramural funding.Present research plans/results to faculty, students, collaborators/partners, and community stakeholders.Prepare and disseminate research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.Collaborate with team members to create reports, articles, and other documents for diverse audiences.Attend seminars and meetings related to the research project.Assist in training and mentoring of graduate, undergraduate, and other scientific staff.Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.Strong background and experience in qualitative research methods.Proficiency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research setting.Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and experiences in healthcare systems and practices.Track record of successful journal publications and grant writing.Salary Range: $54,840
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Campus: Downtown Campus
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

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