This position will involve leading the design and development of multiple grant funding proposals, and new projects. It will also require research on data collected on existing community-based research that integrates clinical research, data science, and public health. This position focuses on behavioral health and substance use disorder research.

This position reports to the head of the UTHealth Center for Behavioral Emergency and Addiction Research, at the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics. This Center leads a number of large-scale behavioral, population health programs across the state of Texas.

Experience working with substance use disorder research. Research interests in informatics and public health. Prior publications in peer-reviewed journals.

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Position Summary:

The Center for Behavioral Emergency and Addiction Research at UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics is now accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to support the research of James Langabeer, PhD. This research center leads several large research and service programs across Texas, most notable the Texas Integrated Community Opioid Network and the Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement. Our work is focused on areas of substance use, mental health, and outreach to vulnerable populations. Specifically, the area of focus will entail designing and executing observational and clinical trials, epidemiological, and health outcomes studies to support continued expansion and leadership in this area. Health services research will also be involved, analyzing large national datasets to form evidence around improving the clinical and behavioral treatment of individuals with all types of substance use disorder.

This will involve taking leadership role in the initial design and development of multiple grant funding proposals. It will also require research on data collected on current community-based research that integrates clinical research, data science, and public health. Although the primary focus is on substances, additional population-based studies could involve other key diseases, such as cardiovascular health and emergency care. We anticipate the position to start immediately. This is a 12-month appointment, with a potential for extension based on funding. This position is based in Houston, Texas. The work schedule will be Monday-Friday, with typical university office hours (e.g., 9-5). Salary will be based on the NIH salary scale.

Position Key Accountabilities:

The postdoctoral fellow will help in all phases of the research design, data collection, analysis, publication, and grant generation process. The research is primarily on population sciences research, which entails outcomes research, systematic reviews, data science and biostatistics, and program design. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting complete grant applications and manuscripts, working as part of the Center. They will be key contributors under the direction of the center principal investigators. There may be other duties assigned.

Minimum Education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Candidates must have a PhD in a field related to behavioral or social sciences, such as social work, psychology, health policy, public health, health informatics, or health services research. We prefer candidates with a prior dissertation research experience related to our core topics of substance use and mental health. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team is helpful. This is a high-energy position, which requires high levels of research productivity. Communication, presentation, and writing skills are highly important. The fellow will be expected to demonstrate high levels of research productivity, including grants, manuscripts, and presentations.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.