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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Family Medicine

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Family Medicine
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Family Medicine
Posting Number R230296
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/47128
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Department of Family Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a human factors postdoctoral research position focused on Medication Safety during Care Transitions. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Human Factors Engineering or a closely related field, demonstrating expertise in qualitative research methods. This position is funded by an NIH R18 grant, and the incumbent will play a key role in planning and executing research projects that will identify and address medication safety problems during care transitions.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of research plans.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of research objectives.
  • Stay abreast of relevant literature and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the quality and impact of grant submissions.
  • Contribute to the development and writing of grant proposals for extramural and/or intramural funding.
  • Presenting research plans/results to faculty, students, collaborators/partners, and community stakeholders.
  • Prepare and disseminate research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences.
  • Collaborate with team members to create reports, articles, and other documents for diverse audiences.
  • Attend seminars and meetings related to the research project.
  • Assist in training and mentoring of graduate, undergraduate, and other scientific staff.


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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
  • Strong background and experience in qualitative research methods.
  • Proficiency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research setting.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge and experiences in healthcare systems and practices.
  • Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, ATLAS.ti).
  • Track record of successful journal publications and grant writing.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $54,840
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Campus Downtown Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Angela Henke
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Office Administrator
Contact's Email ahenke@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-816-7248
Posting Dates

Posted 12/19/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 02/02/2024
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
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