Academia and Health Services Postdoc Fellow

Security Sensitive Position? :

Yes

Hours of Work :

8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM M-F

Posting Number : TSU203555

Official TSU Title :

Academia and Health Services Postdoc Fellow

Grant Title : Yes

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary :

JOB SUMMARY : The Academia and Health Services Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Texas Southern University offers postdoctoral PharmD or allied health professional (e.g., Ph.D. nursing, counseling, clinical psychology) the foundational scientific and career development training necessary for a successful career in academia and health services research. This is a two-year fellowship program. The fellow will receive research training and individualized one-on-one research mentoring, supported by a multidisciplinary team of investigators with social, behavioral, public health, and clinical expertise in minority health and health disparity research. This is a full-time research training experience that includes opportunities to conduct clinical, social, and / or behavioral research using community-based participatory methods. The ideal candidate for this position will be an individual who completed the Doctor of Pharmacy or a doctoral allied health professional (e.g. nursing, counseling, clinical psychology) program with a desire to pursue academia career. The objectives of the fellowship are to train the fellow to become an independent investigator pursuing an academic position (e.g. Assistant Professor).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : The Postdoctoral Fellow is a specialized healthcare professional train in clinical practice, health service research, and academia. The Postdoctoral Fellow is a highly collaborative, self-motivated, creative person who is adaptable to new processes with capacity to function independently. The Postdoctoral Fellow is interested in community-engagement research practices and evidence-based clinical practice.

This is a Grant Funded position.

Essential Duties Summary :

Research Training and Education ("40%)

• Participate in formalized research training curriculum and seminars
• Complete the Universitys teaching certificate program
• Obtains CITI credentialing and / or other required training for biomedical research
• Complete research tasks assigned by mentors
• Conduct literature search and review research topics
• Participate and present in multidisciplinary journal club
• Prepare and present research findings at local and national conferences
• Prepare and submit manuscripts for publications
• Prepare applications for funding, as appropriate to fellows research interests and goals

Community Engagement and Health outreach (20%)

Clinical service (20%)

Teaching (20%)

% FTE : 1.0

Hiring Range :

$50,035.36-$63,795.08

Education :

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or equivalent allied health doctoral degree from an accredited institution with active license in the state of Texas in good standing or able to acquire licensure within 90 days after employment.

Required Licensing / Certification :

Preferred :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Work Experience : N / A

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UA EEO Statement :

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Open to all applicants.