Details **Open Date** 09/30/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN39987B **Job Title** Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret **Working Title** Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret - Center for HOPE **Job Grade** A00 **FLSA Code** Administrative **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** M-F 8-5 **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 01608 - POPULATION HEALTH SCIENCES **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 50000 to 80000 **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Job Summary** The **Center for Health Outcomes and Population Equity ( HOPE )** in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar position for conducting community-engaged dissemination and implementation research. Scholars will work with Drs.**David Wetter**and**Chelsey Schlechter**.**The Center for HOPE**conducts community-engaged clinical, population, and implementation science research that focuses on health inequities, behavioral risk factors, cancer and chronic disease, infectious disease, screening and vaccination, and use of state of the science digital health technologies for both assessment and intervention. Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in multiple NIH , PCORI , and CDC funded dissemination and implementation studies. Topic areas include tobacco cessation, HPV vaccination, lung-cancer screening, and lifestyle behavior change/weight management, primarily among patients who receive medical care from community health centers. Special populations of interest include Latinx, American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, LGBTQ+, low socioeconomic status, and rural/frontier. The program is designed to prepare Scholars for independent academic research careers. The Center for HOPE provides unusually rich opportunities in community-engaged research, and the successful candidate will join an established research team with a large portfolio of federally-funded research. Several new large grants include the following: + NCI funded Persistent Poverty Initiative Center ( HOPE & CAIRHE 2gether; Social Determinants of Health and Tobacco Cessation) + CDC funded Prevention Research Center including a Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (Mountain West Prevention Research Center) + NCI Pragmatic Trials in Cancer Prevention and Control (Lung Cancer Screening) + NCI Cancer Moonshot (Lifestyle/Weight) Scholars will join a cadre of peer scholars at the Center for HOPE , as well as have the opportunity to participate in career development programs through the funded research centers and programs at the University of Utah. Scholars are responsible for assisting the Principal Investigators to plan, organize, direct, implement, and manage all aspects of the Center’s research and clinical projects. Scholars will have publication and grant-writing opportunities, and will share in authorship and investigator status in a manner commensurate with their effort and responsibilities. For interested candidates, there are outstanding opportunities for further developing expertise in implementation science, community-engaged research, and digital health via workshops, courses, and with our collaborators across campus, including an Implementation Scientist Certificate program through the**University of Utah CTSI .**The mentoring team has an exceptional track record of helping scholars obtain independent funding as principal investigators of NIH funded K, F, and R01 awards. Salary is extremely competitive with excellent fringe benefits. It is strongly preferred that candidates have a doctoral degree in implementation science, public health, behavioral science, or other relevant social or population science. We will begin reviewing applications in October 2024, and highly encourage applications by November 22nd, 2024, although we will review applications on a rolling basis. Application materials include: + CV + Research statement: describe your scientific interests and academic achievements (1 page) + List of 3 professional references As a university and department, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff and trainees to lead balanced lives while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all faculty, staff, and trainees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed. The Department of Population Health Sciences offers a Postdoctoral Program designed to support and integrate postdoctoral scholars into our community. Led by Co-Directors Dr. Rebecca Delaney and Dr. Nasser Sharareh, the program provides regular opportunities for postdocs to engage with peers and the Co-Directors through professional development activities and social events.**Learn more about the University of Utah’s Post Doctoral Affairs Program.** The University of Utah is strongly committed to the training and mentoring of scientists that are underrepresented in science and medicine. Applicants from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Utah encompasses both the flagship university and the health sciences campus for the state, competes in the Big 12 conference, and is the largest research intensive institution in the Mountain West. The university is located in Salt Lake City, which has been named one of the top 10 mid-sized American cities. It is a vibrant city and a thriving hub for innovation and the arts. Salt Lake City is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offer ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts within an hour of campus. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer diverse neighborhoods, great schools, restaurants, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. Utah is known for stunning natural wonders, including five National Parks, and world-class recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.**Learn more about living in Utah.** **Responsibilities** Scholars are responsible for assisting the Principal Investigators to plan, organize, direct, implement, and manage all aspects of the Center’s research and clinical projects. Scholars will have publication and grant-writing opportunities, and will share in authorship and investigator status in a manner commensurate with their effort and responsibilities. **Minimum Qualifications** **Preferences** It is strongly preferred that candidates have a doctoral degree in implementation science, public health, behavioral science, or other relevant social or population science. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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