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University at Buffalo Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Family Medicine in Buffalo, New York
Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Family Medicine
Posting Number: R230296
Employer: Research Foundation
Salary Range: $54,840
FTE: 1.00
Position Summary:
The Department of Family Medicine (https://medicine.buffalo.edu/departments/family-medicine.html) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a human factors postdoctoral research position focused on Medication Safety during Care Transitions. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Human Factors Engineering or a closely related field, demonstrating expertise in qualitative research methods. This position is funded by an NIH R18 grant, and the incumbent will play a key role in planning and executing research projects that will identify and address medication safety problems during care transitions.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assist in the development and implementation of research plans.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of research objectives.
Stay abreast of relevant literature and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the quality and impact of grant submissions.
Contribute to the development and writing of grant proposals for extramural and/or intramural funding.
Presenting research plans/results to faculty, students, collaborators/partners, and community stakeholders.
Prepare and disseminate research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.
Collaborate with team members to create reports, articles, and other documents for diverse audiences.
Attend seminars and meetings related to the research project.
Assist in training and mentoring of graduate, undergraduate, and other scientific staff.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages (http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/research-foundation/regular-employees.html) .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo (http://buffalo.edu/) .
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
Strong background and experience in qualitative research methods.
Proficiency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experiences in healthcare systems and practices.
Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, ATLAS .ti).
Track record of successful journal publications and grant writing.
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Quicklink for Posting: 47128