Duke University, Margolis Center for Health Policy
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Duke-Margolis Postdoctoral Associate in Health Policy
Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Duke University
The application deadline is December 2, 2022, with a program start date of August 1, 2023.
Job Description
The Robert J. Margolis, MD, Center for Health Policy at Duke University (Duke-Margolis) is recruiting multiple candidates for the Postdoctoral Associates Program in Health Policy. This prestigious opportunity is ideal for graduates (PhD, MD, PharmD, other relevant equivalent) that have graduated within the last 0-5 years and demonstrate a strong interest in, and commitment to, a career in health policy. The ideal candidates will have a foundational level of health policy academic and/or professional experience, which the program will supplement with additional hands-on training and mentorship.
· Conduct original policy research to inform evidence-based solutions to health and health care issues;
· Apply knowledge from academic and professional experiences to real-world health policy problems;
· Interact with leading experts in health care policy and practice;
· Work within Duke-Margolis under the guidance of research and faculty mentors; and
· Develop leadership capabilities for health policy-related professional roles.
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.
· Publication of results of 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.
The anticipated term is two years, with funding after the first year renewable based upon successful performance and continued funding availability. The work site will be in Washington, DC or Durham, NC. Employees currently work in a hybrid capacity. Visa sponsorships are unavailable.
Education/Experience Requirements:
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.
To Apply
Interested individuals must apply through Academic Jobs Online. Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references (names and email addresses). In the cover letter, applicants should summarize your formal training and research expertise in health policy, as well as your general program management and grant writing experience; indicate in which focus area you would like to work at the Center (Biomedical Innovation, Health Care Transformation, Global Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Economics); describe (based on the Margolis focus areas), which topic(s) align with your background and interests; and specify if you have a preference between the DC and Durham locations or are open to either. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Doctoral degree must be in hand by May 2023.
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.
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Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter, including detail described above
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
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