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When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well-being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world. Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive. UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work-life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Implementation Science and HIV Prevention:
Jumpstart your professional career in Implementation Science research working with behavioral intervention researchers at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMCMS). This is a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship focusing on implementation science research in HIV. The fellow will work on an NIH-funded national implementation and sustainability study in The Bahamas, and mHealth intervention projects (PrEP use, self-management of HIV and substance use, and stigma reduction) in Thailand and Zambia. The Bahamas study develops and evaluates theory-driven implementation strategies to sustain teacher implementation fidelity of evidence-based HIV interventions in 80 government primary and middle schools, and to evaluate the multilevel determinants of sustainability of effective HIV prevention programs. The mHealth projects adapt multicomponent effective mHealth interventions to improve uptake and adherence to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in young Thai MSM and transgender women and to improve self-management of HIV and substance use in Zambian young adults. This research scholar position provides full funding with no teaching requirements. The fellow, with active mentoring, will work with a multi-disciplinary team to prepare grant submissions, write papers, and present at professional meetings. The fellow will be encouraged to seek funding for his/her own research projects. The fellow will primarily work with Bo Wang, PhD (implementation research scientist) https://profiles.umassmed.edu/display/16694565, and have the opportunity to work with other distinguished researchers at UMCMS, including those in our Division of Health Informatics and Implementation Research and Arlene Ash, PhD (Chief, Division of Biostatistics and Health Services Research) https://profiles.umassmed.edu/display/130117
About UMass Medical School:
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and its clinical partner, UMass Memorial Medical Center, is a thriving academic healthcare system located in Worcester, MA about one hours drive west of Boston. It is a highly collegial and supportive environment with opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and engage in important public health and clinical work. https://www.umassmed.edu/
How to Apply:
A Ph.D. in psychology, public health, implementation science, biostatistics, or a related field is required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send a detailed letter of interest that summarizes relevant experiences and career goals, your curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:
c/o Judi Saber (judi.saber@umassmed.edu)
Bo Wang, PhD,
Professor
Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
368 Plantation Street, Albert Sherman Center
Worcester, MA 01605
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMCMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Dr. Wang is currently recruiting for this position and we do not have a candidate identified at this time.
Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.
We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
