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Post-Doctoral Opportunity with Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies - University of California - San Francisco (UCSF)
Location: United States
Job Posted Date: October 14, 2024
Academic Positions: Full-time Positions, Postdoc Positions
Population: Global Health, Life Sciences, Population & Social Sciences
Candidates interested in the workforce that serves people living with dementia are invited to apply to join the AWARD (Advancing Workforce Analysis and Research for Dementia) Network and/or the National Dementia Workforce Study as a post-doctoral fellow. Up to three positions may be available.
The AWARD Network ( ) offers programs and activities to create a strong community of researchers engaged in research on the direct care workforce and its role in care for people living with dementia. This work will ultimately inform policy leaders and healthcare organizations striving to ensure appropriate care and reduce health disparities for this population.
The National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) ( ), sponsored by the NIH National Institute on Aging, is conducting the first large, annual surveys of the dementia care workforce in the United States. Survey data will create an unprecedented resource for researchers to answer critical questions about the workforce and its impact on care and outcomes for persons living with dementia.
These positions will be based at the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS). IHPS is a University of California Organized Research Unit dedicated to improving health through evidence-informed policy. Our researchers work across disciplines, championing improved health and better healthcare.
Site: San Francisco Bay Area or remote; on-site presence is required for some program work, approximately quarterly.
Affiliation: Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies - University of California- San Francisco (UCSF).
Duration: Two years, with potential for extension to up to three years total.
Effort: 100%; Full-time
Start date: Negotiable; no later than July 1, 2025
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Requirements:
Responsibilities/Efforts:
There are up to three post-doctoral opportunities. A project-funded post-doctoral position may be available with the AWARD Network, serving as Program Coordinator. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work closely with the leadership team of the AWARD Network in the development of training, shared data, and collaboration activities. The Scholar will lead development of resources and data on the direct care workforce, communications with Network stakeholders, and creation of curricula. The Scholar will also lead or contribute to one or more research projects annually, most involving quantitative analysis.
Applicants with a PhD in public health, gerontology, public policy, any social science, epidemiology, nursing, or a related field, or a clinical doctorate and health services research training, are encouraged to apply. PhD must be conferred by the date of hire. Applicants must have experience with quantitative analysis methods.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants can send a cover letter describing your research interests and potential fit, CV, and list of referees to Catherine Woodward Calder ( ).
Applications received by December 2, 2024, will receive full consideration.
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