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Mentor: Dr. Maria Pisu, General Internal Medicine & Population Science
Postdoctoral researcher focused on access to care, economic hardship and financial toxicity, and cost- effectiveness of interventions to improve health in chronic disease patients with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Maria Pisu's lab is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow to carry out collaborative, interdisciplinary research focused on access to care, economic hardship and financial toxicity, and cost- effectiveness of interventions to improve health in chronic disease patients. Currently, this research focuses on cancer and on Alzheimer’s disease. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work on multiple completed and ongoing NIH-funded projects, to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, to write and lead manuscripts, and also to assist with writing and submitting NIH grants.The postdoctoral fellow will be encouraged to build a foundation for their independent line of research with support for grant submissions, publications, and career development activities. The fellowship will provide experience in project management as well as opportunities for applying for pilot funding and for collaborating with community-based, non-academic partners.The postdoctoral fellow will have access to the stellar research training environment at UAB, including but not limited to the NCI-funded Center for Cancer Control in Persistent Poverty Areas, the Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center, the Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and numerous other university-wide centers.
Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Multiple internal grant mechanisms exist for the postdoctoral researcher to enhance funding for their own line of research. Postdoctoral researchers are eligible to participate in numerous education and skills-based training through various programs and centers at UAB.
Qualifications
Eligible candidates will have:
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Earned a doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent terminal degree) in behavioral/social sciences (e.g., sociology), public health, health economics, or a related field.
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Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations).
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Demonstrated interest in developing research skills and goals for pursuing a research- intensive academic career.
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Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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High level of effective time management and personal initiative.
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Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research Methodological training and/or experience in conducting cost effectiveness research is also desirable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their CV and cover letter to Chriss Florkiewicz, MEd, PHR(
Application Deadline
This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.
About our Postdoc Office
UAB is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 300 postdoctoral fellows are training currently in a variety of disciplines. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. There is also a Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards. The Office of Postdoctoral Education strongly encourages UAB research mentors to follow the National Research Service Award stipend level guidelines, and postdoctoral scholars qualify for health, life, and other insurances. They also have the right to participate in the university’s 403(b) program and enjoy vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits.
About the University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.
Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB's NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
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