Postdoc: Suicide Prevention & Implementation Science

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA invites applicants for a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship focusing on suicide prevention across diverse clinical settings. Fellows will help develop and study innovative e-health and mhealth solutions while contributing to NIH-funded projects and preparing grant proposals.

Strong emphasis on methodological, statistical, and quantitative skills, with mentorship toward independent research and potential for future faculty roles.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree is required in psychology, public health, epidemiology, or related fields particularly related to mental health and behavioral health.
• As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Chan recognizes the power of a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• This 2-year post-doctoral fellowship focuses on suicide prevention across a range of settings, including the emergency department, inpatient medical settings, primary care, and outpatient mental health.
• Develop, study, and integrate into practice cutting-edge e-health and mhealth technologies with a strong focus on suicide prevention and substance abuse treatment.
• Work on NIH-funded clinical and implementation studies, help with grant submissions, and pursue mentored grants with an opportunity for publications and presentations.
• Fellows will be mentored to develop their own line of independent research and track for faculty positions after graduation.

Education

A doctoral degree is required in psychology, public health, epidemiology, or related fields

Job description

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA invites applicants for a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship focusing on suicide prevention across diverse clinical settings. Fellows will help develop and study innovative e-health and mhealth solutions while contributing to NIH-funded projects and preparing grant proposals.

Strong emphasis on methodological, statistical, and quantitative skills, with mentorship toward independent research and potential for future faculty roles.