Postdoctoral Fellow

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow is Responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team. Pursuits research along a focused line of inquiry and has a manuscript in development.

This position will be in support of the social and behavioral sciences (SBS) program of the Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics Department at the Uniformed Service University of the Health Sciences. This program studies social and behavioral factors influencing health. This includes research to promote health service delivery and quality of care provided by military physicians. In particular, the SBS program is conducting research titled: Addressing Military Health Providers Burnout, to Improve Readiness and Retention. This theory-driven formative and implementation research aims to explore and address physician burnout among military health providers as well as their recovery and resilience to optimize provider and patient outcomes. The research includes provider-centered design thinking and application of relevant behavior change theories. Provider surveys, interviews, and focus groups will assess the prevalence/ context of these issues and identify burnout solutions across multiple levels. Prioritized burnout solutions will then be piloted to improve recovery and promote resilience after which an impact evaluation will inform potential scale-up.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Contribute to the development of the research protocol and relevant study tools
• Coordinate qualitative and quantitative data collection efforts
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis and interpretation
• Synthesize results of research and draft manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals as co-author and/or lead.
• Synthesize study findings to inform the design of culturally relevant solutions to address health and behavior issues.
• Prepare data and write specific reports and presentations for professional meetings, symposia and research groups.
• Mainstream work efforts and resources with other departments at USU to promote a healthy work environment.
• Foster and develop new collaborations with DoD, universities, stakeholders, and research entities that benefit the research project.
• Support the writing of grant proposals for funding by reputable governmental and non-governmental agencies.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.
• This position is in-person and will require the ability to travel domestically within the US.
• This position may be full/part time in accordance with relevant regulations.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree in behavioral or public health, epidemiology, or related field.
• Minimum of 0-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of social and behavioral sciences; ability to analyze and interpret data
• Skills in applied social and behavioral sciences in qualitative and quantitative research.
• Experience in designing and implementing research projects, including protocol development, submitting protocols for ethical approval, questionnaire development, primary data collection, data management and analysis.
• Experience in integrating and analyzing data from multiple data sources.
• Emerging track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated ability to work under short deadlines
• Verbal and written communication skills for preparing data reports and presentations.
• Ability to work independently at times and/or without direct supervision.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $50,100-$80,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.