Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Family Medicine

Georgetown University
United States, D.C., Washington
Mar 20, 2025
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University: Medical Center: School of Medicine: Family Medicine Location: Washington, DC Open Date: Jun 18, 2024 Deadline: Description Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC), Department of Family Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Community of Scholars Health Equity (CSHE) Training Program. The CSHE aims to advance primary care and health equity by developing and enhancing research training opportunities for recruitment, retention, and success of diverse postdoctoral fellows interested in careers in biomedical and behavioral primary care research and increasing the number of researchers focused on transformative interventions for health care delivery by increasing pipeline, academic, and community engagement to disseminate trainee research findings. As a fellow, you will have the opportunity to choose research mentors from the Georgetown University Center for Health Equity, GU School of Medicine (SOM), MedStar Center for Health Equity Research (MCHER), and the Robert Graham Center (RGC) for Policy Studies in Primary Care to advance health equity for populations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Your pivotal work will be to examine the implementation and effectiveness of interventions and delivery systems for: Preventing and reducing maternal mortality Transforming the workforce by targeting primary care research on social, behavioral, and medical needs related to chronic diseases and mental health The position is full-time, for at least two years, with renewal after the first year pending satisfactory performance, research proposal, and funding. Fellows will dedicate two years to the program with required coursework from GUMC Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE), and NIH, and teaching and mentorship roles for graduate school learners at SOM, SON, Biomedical Graduate Education at GUMC, primary care residents at the MedStar GME Consortium, and pipeline students in high school, college, and post-baccalaureate programs. This position is primarily a training position in which the incumbent plays a substantive role in research project management, planning and conducting research using quantitative and/or qualitative methods to collect, analyze and report data. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator(s) and research mentors, this role will participate in independent research, analyze and interpret data, publish results, represent the University and department at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This position will also help the Principal Investigator to lead and direct the work of pipeline student research. This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers. Remuneration will be competitive and based on qualifications, in accordance with the National Research Services Awards (NRSA) stipends levels for fellows. Salary range is $61,008 to 64,356. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conducts high-quality research in the area of interest; Works closely with graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to joint projects; Participates with teaching and outreach activities and programs; Presents and publishes research findings at conferences and peer-reviewed publications; Prepares progress reports for the funding sources; Seeks external funding to support and expand research activities to enhance the prestige and visibility of the University and to initiate research projects with government, private sector and public entities and the community. Minimum Candidate Requirements/Eligibility: Ph.D. or DrPH public health, health education, epidemiology, biostatistics, or health systems administration fellows, and Ph.D. or PsyD in clinical psychology by the time of appointment No more than 3 years of postdoctoral research experience by the start the fellowship Fellows will report directly to Founding Director of the Center for Health Equity and Chair for the Department of Family Medicine, Michelle Roett, MD, MPH, FAAFP, and will collaborate with other members of the GUMC and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital community: Yalda Jabbarpour, MD, Director of RGC, with expertise in health policy and health services research Alison Huffstetler, MD, Medical Director of RGC, with expertise in health policy and health services research Michelle Roett, MD, MPH, FAAFP, with expertise in health services research, medical education research, and practice based quality improvement research Together with our members, we are working to transform the future of primary care research and health equity by delivering a compelling fellowship experience committed to supporting mentorship and career development! About You: Highly self-motivated and proactive, with exemplary problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with teams Strong oral and written communication skills Knowledge of human subject research Experience with biostatistics and data analysis preferred Demonstrated evidence of scholarly research Interest in producing research publications Ability to work with the research team and supervise undergrad and graduate students What We Need From You: Cover letter briefly describing prior experience/training and current/future career goals Curriculum Vitae (include any relevant preprints or publications) Three letters of recommendations, including names and complete contact information. Please submit the items above in PDF format. Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2025 Qualifications Application Instructions For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/148390 Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please consult the Procedures for Applicant Accommodations web page for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798. jeid-fb622421326d594e9bf04f0d6a05a7cc