Duke-Margolis Postdoctoral Associate in Health
Policy
Duke-Margolis Center
for Health Policy, Duke University
Job Description
The Robert J. Margolis, MD, Center for Health
Policy at Duke University (Duke-Margolis) is seeking a highly motivated
Postdoctoral Associate to join the Duke-Margolis Postdoctoral Associate Program in
Health Policy. This prestigious opportunity is ideal for a graduate (PhD, MD,
PharmD, other relevant equivalent) demonstrating a strong interest in, and
commitment to, a career in health policy.
The Duke-Margolis Center was established in January 2016 through
the vision of the Margolis Family Foundation and Duke University’s academic
leadership. The Center’s mission is to improve health, health equity, and the
value of health care by developing and implementing evidence-based policy
solutions locally, nationally, and globally. Connecting the intellectual resources
at Duke University with policymakers and policy analysts in the public and
private sector, the Center spans academic disciplines to bring promising ideas
in health care reform into policy implementation. Duke-Margolis partners with
funders and experts in health care policy and practice from around the world
and is advised by an accomplished board of health care leaders representing
academia, patients, policy research, payers, and providers. The Center has
offices and staff on Duke University’s campus in Durham, North Carolina, and at
the Duke in DC offices in the heart of the nation’s capital in Washington, DC.
Research topics will be drawn from the
following areas of interest:
- Evidence-based Decision Making: Duke-Margolis
has a broad policy research portfolio which targets the use of evidence-based
decision modeling to inform decision making at the local, state, national, and
global level. Clinical areas of application currently include hearing loss, gynecologic
cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Methods include cost-effectiveness
analysis, value of information analyses, evidence synthesis, meta-analysis, and
translation of findings into tools to inform policy and practice.
- Health care Transformation: Duke-Margolis
has a broad policy research portfolio at the local, state, national and global
level centered on evidence-based strategies for improving the quality and value
of health care. Focus areas include empirical analysis of health care policy,
partnerships with states to identify best practices for public payers,
improving population health, new care and payment models for advanced and
complex illness, national and global thought leadership, and clinical pathway
reform.
- Biomedical Innovation: Duke-Margolis'
biomedical innovation policy research spans real-world evidence development,
regulatory science, and medical products payment, pricing, and coverage. Focus
areas include assessing the value of health technologies, value-based payment
design for drugs and devices, improving the science of development and review,
and including best practices for using real-world data in regulatory and
payment decisions.
The work site for this opportunity will be in the Duke-Margolis
office in Durham, NC. Employees are currently
working in a hybrid capacity with a combination of teleworking locally to the
area and in-person team collaboration.
The ultimate hallmark of Duke-Margolis’ work is the cultivation of
the nation’s next generation of health care visionaries and leaders. During the
24-month program, the Postdoctoral Associate in Health Policy will:
· Conduct original policy research and
analysis to inform evidence-based solutions to health and health care issues;
· Apply knowledge and competencies from
academic and professional experiences to real-world health policy problems;
· Synthesize and translate complex health
policy issues and solutions to different audiences;
· Interact with leading experts
in health care policy and practice, as well as policy organizations that align with research areas and postdoc career
aspirations;
· Develop leadership capabilities for
health policy-related professional roles;
· Work within Duke-Margolis under the guidance of research and
faculty mentors; and
· Contribute to the development of a
Duke-Margolis Policy Postdoc Alumni Community.
Potential postdocs are evaluated holistically across multiple
dimensions: professional and academic interest in health policy, health
policy-related experience, quantitative skills and experience aligned with
needs of Duke-Margolis, effective communication of interest in the postdoc
program and preferred track (policy or academic), and the potential to bring
unique and positive qualities to the Duke-Margolis postdoc community. We seek
scholars who will contribute to the University’s commitment to excellence,
inclusivity, and diversity.
The term of the position is anticipated to be
two years, with funding after the first year renewable based upon successful
performance and continued funding availability from the Duke-Margolis Center.
Work Performed
Definition:
The Postdoctoral Associate appointee holds an
advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, other relevant equivalent). Candidates with
non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency. The appointment
involves full-time research or scholarship, and may include teaching
responsibilities.
Expectations:
· The conscientious discharge of policy research,
analysis, or scholarship responsibilities, which may include teaching and
mentorship responsibilities. Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in
research and good scholarly and research practice and maintenance of records of research activity.
· The Postdoctoral Associate appointee is
expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during
the period of the appointment.
· Open and timely discussion with the mentor
regarding all facets of the Postdoctoral Associate appointee's research
activities. Collegial conduct towards members of the research group and others;
adherence to other relevant conduct policies pertaining to Duke University.
Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies and
procedures.
Education/Experience Requirements
Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, other
relevant equivalent). Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative
environment with internal and external stakeholders strongly preferred.
To Apply
Interested individuals must apply through
Academic Jobs Online. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Application Materials
Required: - Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three References (names and email
addresses)
Please note that as part of Duke University’s
COVID-19 policies and procedures, all faculty and staff are required to have a
COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption as a
condition of employment.
The above
statements describe the general nature and level of work to be performed in
this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to perform
job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Duke
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color,
disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information,
national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke
aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity,
and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of
ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives,
backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is
essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.
All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Further
Info:
https://healthpolicy.duke.edu/
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