Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Position Title:
Postdoctoral Associate - Learning Health Systems Research
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2025/04/30 11:59PM
(posted 2025/03/06)
(posted 2025/03/06)Position Description:
Position Description
Postdoctoral Associate - Learning Health Systems Research Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the country’s leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1100 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 25 on-campus, research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health science, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition. Sargent College’s Department of Physical Therapy in collaboration with Shepherd Center (Atlanta, GA), is seeking applications for a postdoctoral fellow who seeks to gain expertise in conducting learning health systems research as an embedded scientist. Learning Health Systems are environments where 'science, informatics, incentives, and culture are aligned for continuous improvement and innovation,' that conduct research that supports and improves health system operations and outcomes through safe, efficient, and effective care. The postdoctoral fellow will sustain and support a culture that celebrates the diversity of individuals and ideas, which values accountability, collaboration, and innovation. We welcome candidates who support our commitment to ensuring BU is an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place where everyone can thrive. Mentoring: The fellow will be mentored by a faculty member at BU with experience conducting embedded Learning Health Systems Research and a health system mentor selected based on the specific research project. An individualized development plan will be established at the beginning of the fellowship to outline priority training activities. Embedded Research Partnerships: The fellow will conduct embedded research at Shepherd Center. The academic mentor, health system mentor, and fellow will collaboratively design a research project that aligns with the fellow's interests and expertise, as well as the health system's priorities, all in support of the mission of both foundations to improve the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries. Support provided: The postdoctoral fellow will be supported for 1 year, in accordance with the Boston University Postdoctoral Compensation Guidelines and the Postdoctoral Scholars Policy. A second year will be considered based on the availability of continued funding and performance. Support will be provided for travel from Boston to Shepherd Center to support the research project. Eligibility: The position requirements for the fellowship are a PhD, ScD, or other Academic Doctorate in Rehabilitation, Health Services Research, or a closely related field (e.g., epidemiology, sociology, or economics) and a strong interest in improving rehabilitative care and outcomes for individuals with neurologic diagnoses. Individuals must be willing to (re)locate to the Boston area for the duration of the fellowship and will be required to periodically travel to Atlanta, GA. Application Process The application must include the following: 1). A 500-word (max)essay that addresses the following: a) Career Summary. A description of their career trajectory, including research and clinical experience, research training and goals, and motivation for pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship in LHS research b) Research Skills & Experience A description of experience or expertise in relevant methodological areas, including but not limited to implementation science, improvement science, patient-engaged research, observational data analysis, data science, system science, and health informatics. c) A vision 2) Curriculum Vitae Application Process & Deadlines Please submit all application materials by the deadlines below. Selected applicants will participate in a virtual interview. Follow-up interviews may be conducted with the health system leadership to clarify the alignment of goals, interests, and training needs. • Applications will begin to be reviewed starting April 30, 2025, and the search will continue until the position is filled • Notification Date: June 15, 2025 • Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2015 • Please submit all materials to eaevans@bu.edu. Include in the subject line LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_BUPOSTDOC We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last 7 years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign an authorization to release information” after execution of an offer letter.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.
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