Postdoctoral Scholar - Surgery, Division of Outcomes Research and Quality

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Division of Outcomes Research and Quality in the Department of Surgery, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a highly driven postdoc capable of executing independent research in a highly multidisciplinary team environment. Successful applicants will have expertise in health outcomes research and experience in large data analyses. Our program is a collaborative research effort that offers many opportunities for scientific interactions and advancement. This position is on campus, in person.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting health outcomes research
• Managing and analyzing data, implementing machine learning algorithms on data
• Conducting literature reviews
• Preparing presentations, manuscripts, and grant submissions
• Assisting with research protocols and data acquisitions
• Mentoring students and promoting collaborations

Specific criteria include:

• Recent PhD (0 - 2 years) in a relevant health economics/services research, biostatistics or computer engineering discipline
• Strong software skills in at least one of the following: SAS (including macros and SQL), R, Python
• Experience managing large databases (preferably healthcare data)
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills, rigorous training in statistical methods, and the ability to synthesize literature to generate novel hypotheses
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills

Interested candidates should apply on-line and provide a detailed CV with 2-3 references.

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

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