Postdoctoral Fellow in Obstetric Health Care Quality and Equity Research

Postdoctoral Fellow in Obstetric Health Care Quality and Equity Research

Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine

Faculty Mentor: Elizabeth Howell, MD, MPP

Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)

Our research program is dedicated to improving health outcomes and equity for all postpartum and pregnant patients. We are funded by the National Institutes of Health to study disparities in maternal health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Dr. Howell, Dr. Glazer, and fellow members of the research and project team to execute data management and documentation for large administrative databases.
• Develop analytic plans and conduct rigorous statistical analysis. Conduct qualitative data analysis depending on applicant's skillset.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to research staff.
• Craft reports to funders documenting project progress and outcomes.
• Lead manuscript writing to disseminate research findings in academic journals.
• Collaborate on development of grant applications.
• Communicate effectively with research partners and deliver presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, public health, health services research, population health, sociology, or related fields
• Strong quantitative skillset
• Proficiency in study design
• Excellent writing skills