Postdoctoral Scholar in Surgery and Transplantation
Conduct clinical and health services research focused on abdominal organ transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery.
Best for:Best for researchers with an MD or PhD background interested in clinical epidemiology, health outcomes research, and surgical decision-making.
Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Department of Surgery - Transplantation. The fellow will lead clinical and health services research initiatives emphasizing outcomes research, clinical epidemiology, and surgical decision-making. Responsibilities include quantitative database analysis, mixed-methods research, preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts, and contributing to grant development. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty mentors and participate in professional development and research ethics training.
What you'll do
- Write and submit first-authored manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
- Lead clinical and health services research projects on transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery
- Perform quantitative analyses of large databases, mixed-methods research, and decision analysis
- Contribute to grant development and research proposal preparation
- Complete Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and ethics training
- Attend regular seminars, journal clubs, and research meetings
- Participate in departmental professional development activities
Requirements
Degree required: MD or PhD or MD/PhD
Language: English proficiency for academic writing and communication
Instruction: English
Publications: Track record or ability to write and submit first-authored manuscripts
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and write academic manuscripts
- Experience with quantitative or mixed-methods health research
- Familiarity with clinical epidemiology or health services research methodologies
- Must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent dual degree
- Ability to submit official transcripts within 90 days of the start date
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the designated external portal link. Ensure all required qualifications and background check conditions are met.
- CV
- Official Transcript
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