Post-Doctoral Fellow
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Researchers
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.
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Department:
COM Peds Allergy Research
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Summary of Job Duties:
Were seeking a passionate and driven Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our innovative team advancing new approaches to support postpartum opioid use recovery. This position will take a leading role in developing and disseminating findings from NIH-funded studies exploring how caregiving social connections mood pain and hormones influence substance use during and after pregnancy. The role offers opportunities to expand into related areas such as maternal and infant health and to work with diverse data sources including electronic health records and disease registries. Youll receive strong mentorship from Dr. Alicia Allen Director of the National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Efficacy (NCOR) and gain hands-on experience in advanced analytics scientific writing grant preparation and community collaboration. Remote work options are available for qualified candidates making this a flexible and career-building opportunity for an emerging researcher.If youre eager to contribute to impactful research and grow your expertise in a supportive mission-driven environment we invite you to apply and join our team.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in epidemiology public health biostatistics nursing psychology neuroscience clinical/translational sciences or related field required.
Applicants who are All But Dissertation (ABD) for the terminal degree may be considered to be eligible for employment if the doctoral degree is conferred by the appointment start date.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Interest in maternal and child health substance use disorder or related areas of research.
Experience with preparing peer-reviewed publications.
Proficiency in statistical programming in R and/or SAS.
Candidates with a peer-reviewed publication record will be preferred especially those with experience as the first author and/or execution of analyses.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Utilize existing data to propose new projects that are aligned with PI team and center goals.
Complete literature reviews.
Conduct statistical analyses.
Draft revise and submit manuscripts with co-authors for publication.
Draft revise and present research findings at conferences.
Participate in various related professional development activities.
Assist in the identification of applicable funding opportunities.
Complete literature reviews.
Assist with the drafting and revising of grant applications
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
