Post Doctoral Fellow - Population Health (Rural Cancer Care Delivery Evaluation)

Post Doctoral Fellow – Population Health (Rural Cancer Care Delivery Evaluation) Department: SOM Department of Population Health Overview The Postdoctoral Fellow in implementation science participates in rural cancer care delivery evaluation to enhance rural research capacity in interventional healthcare delivery research, clinical practice change and mixed‑method implementation science. This role provides advanced research training to support development of an independent research career. The fellow conducts research under the guidance of a Principal Investigator (PI), engages in professional development activities, and contributes to independent and collaborative research, dissemination of findings, and laboratory activities. Opportunities for limited teaching are possible. Research & Lab Responsibilities Conduct research under PI mentorship. Design, execute, and analyze experiments or studies. Collect, manage, and interpret datasets. Contribute to protocols, manuals, and regulatory documents. Serve as a co‑investigator on multidisciplinary team science projects. Collaborate with the PI, faculty, and research teams on project direction and results interpretation. Scholarly Output & Grant Writing Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations for peer‑reviewed journals and scientific meetings. Assist in preparing research proposals or other funding submissions. Select conference travel to present juried posters or presentations. Professional Development & Mentorship Participate in seminars, workshops, and professional development activities. Pedagogic opportunities to provide lectures and/or small group teaching. Develop and follow an Individual Development Plan (IDP). Mentor graduate or undergraduate students, interns, or trainees. Present research findings at meetings. Compliance Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date research records. Adhere to IRB, data security, and other compliance policies. Attend required departmental and university orientation and training sessions. Required Qualifications Education: PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline. Work Experience: Fieldwork experience in clinical settings and primary data collection; experience in mixed‑method design and analysis. Preferred Qualifications Experience in implementation science theory, methods, and frameworks. Experience in social service and/or healthcare delivery, especially primary care. Prior or current credentials for human subject research protections. Bilingual English/Spanish language skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Benefits Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance with health expense accounts and generous employer contributions. Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and other voluntary insurance plans. Paid time off, including vacation and sick days, starts accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays and one discretionary day after six months. Retirement program with generous employer contribution and voluntary plans (457 or 403(b)). Equal Opportunity The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kansas Medical Center