The Division of General Internal Medicine at OHSU houses multiple cross-departmental, collaborative research programs within the Department of Medicine. DGIM is currently seeking applicants to fill a 1 or 2 year post-doctoral position. The candidate would work with Dr. Zhu and collaborators at the Center for Health Systems Effectiveness across a number of exciting, policy-relevant projects focused on provider consolidation and workforce issues, behavioral health, and access to care. The post-doctoral fellow is expected to complete 2-3 research projects during a 2-year fellowship period, or 1-2 projects during a one-year appointment.

 

This is a unique opportunity for outstanding, driven, and creative postdoctoral fellows to perform cutting edge and high-risk translational research. The post-doctoral position is intended to help the candidate launch a successful academic career through mentored research, professional development opportunities, and didactic coursework where appropriate. Postdoctoral fellows will collaborate with Dr. Zhu and a number of other faculty and staff on research projects, to help design and implement original studies, conduct data analyses, and lead scientific publications.

 

Candidates must have completed doctoral training in economics, public health, health policy, or related fields and must have experience doing research on health-related topics; and must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Strong quantitative skills are preferred. Postdoctoral fellows will receive a competitive stipend, an annual allowance for travel and research, and workspace on OHSU’s Marquam Hill campus. The University also provides a medical, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits package.

 

DGIM is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism to build a successful organization by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together on multiple projects. We encourage high-risk, high-reward research projects because addressing the multifaceted challenges of addiction requires unproven, out-of-the-box thinking. Our research is milestone driven to ensure that each project is fulfilling its stated goals.

 

The OHSU Fellowship for Diversity in Research seeks to address the need for increased representation of minoritized races/ethnicities in STEM at the postdoctoral level. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Visit www.ohsu.edu/ofdir for more information.

• Every DGIM employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:
  
  • We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
  • We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
  • We work as a CONNECTED team — We must leverage our collective brain power to address addiction because no one individual can do it alone 
• Prepare manuscripts, and present research findings as abstracts or oral presentations. Travel may be required. 
• Attend weekly group meetings and 1:1 meetings as needed to: 1) Present data and interpretation of results; 2) Troubleshoot research results; 3) Suggest next steps. 
• Attend research-related meetings. These could include but are not limited to: Tuesday afternoon Research in Progress Seminar.
• Contribute to research concept design, implementation, analysis, evaluation results, and determination of the next steps to complete project and present data. Think independently and solve problems. Stay on top of scientific literature and build skills to maximize project potential. 
• Duties as assigned. 
• Protected Work Time: Protected time for non-research related work, including time for DEI training, Engagement, Professional Development, etc.

• MD/DO, MD/ PhD, or PhD equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years as a graduate student

• Specialty: Health Economics, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Public Health

• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems

• Passion for science and inquiry

• Ability to synthesize one’s own results and others to formulate hypotheses

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time

• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships

• Experience conducting research and publishing papers in the field of health services research, public health, or health policy

• Experience with statistical programming and data analysis

• Experience leading mentoring students in research methods and study implementation

• Typical schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends, and international, national, and local travel.
• Work schedule may vary depending on job/study requirements.
• Work location is based at OHSU but may be performed remotely with approval of supervisor.
• May include travel to meetings for educational purposes and/or for data presentations.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.