Post Doctoral Research Associate - HPP

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to externally funded (NIH and PCORI currently) research on a range of topics related to health disparities. Current topics and populations of focus include effects of Medicaid 1115 Waivers on pediatric healthcare quality and utilization in Massachusetts, implementation of depression screening and treatment in renal dialysis facilities, and arts-based participatory action research focused on LGBTQIA+ youth mental health. The Postdoctoral Research Associate responsibilities will include assisting Dr. Goff and the research team in quantitative and qualitative data collection and/or analysis, supporting Dr. Goff in preparation of grant proposals that are largely focused on healthcare quality and health disparities for women and children, writing scientific papers, literature reviews, and community engagement. Responsibilities may require indirect supervision of undergraduate research assistants working on the same team on a project as the Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Requirements

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  Ph.D. in Health Services Research, Health or Public Policy, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, or other related population science field completed within the past 3 years

  
  
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  Research experience in the area of health services research, health disparities, health policy, or health economics

  
  
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  Strong analytical skills (quantitative and/or qualitative, if one is a strength, exposure to the other is preferred)

  
  
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  Strong written communication skills

  
  
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  Strong oral communication skills

  
  
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  Strong community engagement skills

  
  
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  Excellent organizational skills

  
  
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  Ability to be flexible and work independently and collaboratively

  
  
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  Experience writing scientific papers preferred

  
  
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  Fluency in Spanish desired but not required

  
  

Additional Information

The position may include some possible travel, and/or occasional evening and/or weekend responsibilities for data collection or other research activities.

Application Instructions

Along with the application, please submit three (3) letters of recommendation or the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.