Jumpstart your professional career in Implementation Science research working with behavioral intervention researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  This 2-year post-doctoral fellowship focuses on implementation science research in HIV.  The post-doctoral fellow will work on a NIH-funded national implementation study in The Bahamas and an mHealth PrEP uptake project in Thailand. The goal of the national implementation study is to develop theory-driven implementation strategies to increase sustained teacher implementation fidelity of youth evidence-based intervention, and thereby increase the public health impact of evidence-based interventions in schools. The mHealth project aims to adapt effective mHealth interventions to improve uptake and adherence of the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Thai young MSM. The fellow will also have opportunities to work on suicide prevention project.  This research scholar position provides full funding without any teaching requirements.  The fellow will help the multi-disciplinary team with grant submissions and manuscript writing.  The fellow will be actively mentored to develop their own independent research and have the opportunity for publications and presentations.  Note that 100% of past fellows have accepted faculty positions upon graduation.  The fellow will primarily work with Bo Wang, PhD (Senior Biostatistician and implementation research scientist) https://profiles.umassmed.edu/display/16694565, remotely work with Bonita Stanton, MD (internationally recognized HIV prevention researcher and founding Dean of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine) https://www.hackensackumc.org/donate/be-the-answer/dr-bonita-stanton/.

About UMass Medical School:

University of Massachusetts Medical School and its clinical partner, UMass Memorial Medical Center, is a thriving academic health care system located in Worcester, MA about an hour’s drive west of Boston.  The environment provides a highly supportive home for fellows with opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and engage in meaningful public health and clinical work.  https://www.umassmed.edu/

How to Apply:

A PhD in public health, implementation science, health psychology or related field is required.  Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis 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 Barret Olson-Zimmermann (Barret.Olson-Zimmermann@umassmed.edu)
Bo Wang, PhD, Professor

Departments of Population Quantitative Health Sciences

University of Massachusetts Medical School

368 Plantation Street, Albert Sherman Center Worcester, MA 01605

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Implementation Science Research in HI