Post Doctoral Scholar - Surgery

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University, College of Medicine, Division of Outcomes Research and Quality, in Hershey, PA, seeks a highly driven post-doctoral scholar to conduct independent research in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates will have health outcomes research experience and be able to analyze large datasets.

This on-campus position offers collaboration and academic growth opportunities. Responsibilities include conducting health outcomes research, data management with ML methods, literature reviews,

Qualifications

• Recent PhD (0-3 years) in health economics/services research, biostatistics, epidemiology or computer engineering.
• Strong software skills in SAS (including macros and SQL), R, or Python.
• Experience managing large databases (preferably healthcare data).
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health outcomes research.
• Manage and analyze data, applying machine learning algorithms.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare scholarly outputs.
• Prepare presentations, manuscripts, and grant submissions.
• Assist with research protocols and data acquisitions.
• Mentor students and promote collaborations.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Recent PhD (0-3 yrs) in health economics/services research/biostatistics/epidemiology/computer engineering

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Summary of Job: 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 post-doctoral scholar 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 - 3 years) in a relevant health economics/services research, biostatistics, epidemiology 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.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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