Post Doc Fellow - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Nephrology and Hypertension

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Medicine - Nephrology and Hypertension

Position Title:

Post Doc Fellow - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Postdoctoral Fellow will perform research in the areas of data management and health outcomes analysis for the Director of Outcomes and Implementation Research within the Division of Nephrology. In this position, the Fellow will be responsible for literature reviews and abstraction of data, preparation of statistical reports for various clinical studies, manuscripts, and grants, as well as the management of large clinical datasets.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined

Research Overview: will perform research in the areas of data management and health outcomes analysis.

• Perform literature reviews and abstraction of data.
• Preparation of statistical reports for various clinical studies, manuscripts, and grants.
• Manage large clinical datasets.
• Perform other duties assigned by PI and faculty mentor.

Postdoc Expectations: The Postdoc will be expected to complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor.

• Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into his/her project design/interpretation.
• Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their faculty mentor and members of the multi-disciplinary research team to discuss research design and interpretation of results.

Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University, and the Nephrology Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

Education: MD, DO, PharmD, Pharm, or PhD

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Work Experience:

• Experience in principal and advanced statistical methods.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting and/or teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite products and working knowledge of at least one statistical software (E.g. SAS, STATA, R, and SPSS).
• Experience in conducting evidence synthesis and systematic reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience with advanced analytical theories, predictive modeling, data mining, and data extraction.
• Experience in clinical and health services research.
• Experience using various statistical software (SAS, STATA, R, and SPSS).
• Experience with mixed methods (including qualitative) data analysis and software (e.g., NVivo).
• Experience in using systematic review software (e.g., RevMan).
• Evidence of scholarship in a related field as demonstrated by application materials.

Skills:

• Communication.

• Attention To Detail.

• Time Management.

• Multitasking.

• Organization.

• Computer Skills,

• Confidentiality.

Required Documents

• Resume/Cv

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$58,656.00 - $80,000.00

Minimum

$58,656.00

Midpoint

$69,328.00

Maximum

$80,000.00