Research Fellow, Implementation Science

Department:

85037 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Implementation Science

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time, 40 hours per week, hybrid

Pay Range

$30.15 - $45.25

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Implementation Science at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (North Carolina) to advance NIH-funded research on substance use and HIV. The fellow will contribute to projects focused on expanding pharmacy-based HIV and overdose prevention services and developing tailored interventions for women who inject drugs in the South. This 2–3 year position offers interdisciplinary collaboration, career development support (including preparation for K awards), and opportunities to build expertise in human-centered design, mixed methods, implementation science, and policy translation. Candidates with a PhD in epidemiology, public health, behavioral health, or related fields and strong interest in HIV/substance use research are encouraged to apply. The position will involve working on projects in collaboration with the Center for Addiction Research, the Maya Angelou Research Center for Healthy Communities (MARCH), and the Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute. The successful candidate will work on key projects that aim to improve health outcomes and inform policy:

Pharmacy Access to HIV and Overdose Prevention

This project assesses the availability and regional differences in HIV and overdose prevention services offered through pharmacies in Illinois and North Carolina. Using mystery shopper calls, qualitative interviews, and mixed methods, the successful candidate will contribute to developing strategies to expand pharmacy-based prevention services supporting the goals of the End the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative. The work aims to inform policy and improve healthcare access in community settings.

Implementation and Behavioral Research on HIV Prevention

The second project focuses on strategies for reducing HIV acquisition risk among women who inject drugs in the southern U.S. The researcher will assist in developing, refining, and piloting tailored interventions, including contingency management and positive affect strategies, to improve prevention outcomes among this population. Opportunities will include intervention design, pilot testing, and implementation science research.

Position Highlights

• Duration of two to three years, with mentorship and support for career development, including preparation for independent research funding (e.g., K awards).
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment engaging experts in HIV prevention, substance use, implementation science, community-engaged research, data science, pharmacy, and health outcomes.
• Access to research and programming support through affiliated centers.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in human-centered design, mixed methods research, intervention science, and health policy translation.
• Support for publishing research findings and establishing an independent research trajectory.

Qualifications

Candidates with a PhD in epidemiology, health services research, behavioral health, public health, or related fields, with strong interest or experience in HIV prevention and substance use research, are encouraged to apply. Experience working with pharmacy-based services or community-engaged research is desirable.

Application Guidelines

Please submit CV, cover letter and contact information for references.

Our Commitment To You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.