social and behavioral science postdoctoral fellow in health services research

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) Health Services Research team. NEOMED has a focus area in Health Services Research represented by social and behavioral science faculty in the Departments of Psychiatry, Family and Community Medicine, and other collaborators, including faculty and clinician-researchers at University Hospitals of Cleveland. NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery and improving the health of our region.

We are seeking a social and behavioral science postdoctoral fellow in health services research. Health services research is an interdisciplinary field that examines how organizations, social structures, processes, technologies, social factors, and personal behaviors influence access to and quality of care, as well as individual and population physical and mental health outcomes. We encourage applicants from disciplines such as social work, psychology, sociology, public health or related fields, with expertise in at least one methodological approach often employed in health services research (e.g., community engaged research, qualitative methods, quantitative methods, among others).

The postdoctoral fellow will be encouraged to develop an independent research agenda that fits within the areas of focus of collaborative partners, including but not limited to: health services delivery, social drivers of health, implementation science, medical education and healthcare workforce development, integrated behavioral health and primary care, and population health. Findings from this work are expected to advance our understanding of improving health services and delivery of care for patients and populations. Evaluating the success of research obligations will be based on efforts toward publication and grant funding success.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting

Salary

Range: $55,259 – $65,390, commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151) Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45) Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Independent and Collaborative Research: Conducts independent research in collaboration with Principal Investigator. Designs research studies, collects data, analyzes data, and writes manuscripts.

Presentations: Report and present research findings and developments.

Other

Duties

• May instruct and train students and research staff in established techniques and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.