Post Doctoral Fellow

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Description

A full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position is available within the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. The candidate will be mentored by Dr. Joshua D. Wallach (https://sph.emory.edu/profile/faculty/joshua-wallach) at Emory University and Reshma Ramachandran at Yale University (https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/reshma-ramachandran/).

The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to a federally funded research project conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on evaluating the evidence supporting patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures used in clinical research and pharmaceutical regulation. The primary research will use systematic review and psychometric methodologies to evaluate the validity, measurement properties, and applicability of PRO measures and the evidence supporting their use as clinical trial endpoints.

Position Details:

Successful candidates will be expected to lead 1–2 independent research projects with the goal of publication in high-impact medical journals and will contribute to an ongoing grant focused on evaluating the role of real-world evidence in clinical, regulatory, and policy contexts.

The Associate will contribute to study design, systematic review protocols, literature searches, data extraction and analysis, interpretation of findings, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings to scientific and policy audiences. There may also be opportunities to contribute to related projects involving clinical research methodology, meta-research, and the generation, evaluation, and synthesis of evidence for regulatory decision-making.

Salary will be based on the NIH postdoctoral research salary scale. The position is for one year, with possible renewal at the second year depending on funding and performance.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Preferred Qualifications:

- A PhD, ScD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in psychology, psychometrics, social science, epidemiology, clinical research, or a related field. Strong written and oral communication skills.

- Strong background in psychometrics, social science, or a related field; mixed-methods research; systematic review; clinical trial endpoint evaluation; and qualitative and quantitative methods. Programming experience using clinical research datasets (e.g., R, SAS, STATA). Experience in translation and dissemination of research findings to broader audiences is preferred, but not required.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a CV, cover letter of up to two pages, and contact information for three references (name with position title, phone, and email address). In your cover letter, please summarize your relevant research experience.

Applications and questions regarding the position should be directed to Jessica Ritchie [[email protected]]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Additional Details

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