Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Population Health and Data Science

Location: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore Maryland

An exciting Post-doctoral fellowship in population health and data science available starting immediately at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Pharmacy, in the Department of Practice, Sciences and Health Outcomes Research, Center for Population Health and Data Science. 

The fellowship provides multidisciplinary, advanced training to researchers and clinicians, and prepares fellows for positions in academia, government, and the consulting, healthcare, pharmaceutical and insurance industries.

Fellows will engage in analyses of large claims and electronic health record data sets, including social determinants of health, for epidemiologic and pharmacoeconomic studies and comparative effectiveness research, with activities funded by the FDA, MDH, BHA, SAMHSA, AHRQ, PCORI, NIH, foundations, and private corporations.

Training includes mentored research, grant-writing, publication, presentation, and teaching experiences; it may also include coursework.  This position involves working closely with on-campus and external partners.

Fellows receive benefits and a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications:

Doctoral level degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Economics, Health Services Research, Operations Research, Public Health, or related analytical field is required. Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills are a must. Research grant writing experience is highly desired.

Additional requirements include:

• Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and other AI methods in health and life sciences datasets
• Proficiency in causal inference modeling and other advanced statistical approaches in econometrics, outcomes, or health services research
• Knowledge of SAS, R, Python, and SQL, or data visualization software required
• Knowledge of open/public/private databases including but not limited to clinical trials and drug databases

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit by email (Subject: POST-DOC), a letter of interest, a CV, and the names, address, email, and phone number of two references. Review of applications will start immediately.

Submit your application to Administrator:

Data2Action@rx.umaryland.edu   and put POST-DOC in the subject line.

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