Academia and Health Services Postdoc Fellow

Security Sensitive Position? :

Yes

Hours of Work :

8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM M-F

Posting Number : TSU203564

Official TSU Title :

Academia and Health Services Postdoc Fellow

Grant Title : Yes

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary :

JOB SUMMARY :

The Academia and Health Services Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Texas Southern University offers the postdoctoral fellow in Pharmacy (PharmD) the foundational scientific and career development training necessary for a successful career in academia and health services research. This is a two-year fellowship program. The fellow will receive research training and individualized one-on-one research mentoring, supported by a multidisciplinary team of investigators with expertise in pharmacy, health promotion, community health, and epidemiology. This is a full-time research training experience that includes opportunities to conduct a randomized clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of community health worker and pharmacist interventions on blood pressure management in adults aged 55 years or older. The ideal candidate for this position will be an individual who has completed

• a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with a desire to pursue an academic career and a passion for geriatric care. The objectives of the fellowship are to train the fellow to become an independent investigator pursuing an academic position (e.g., Assistant Professor).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

The Postdoctoral Fellow is a specialized healthcare professional trained in clinical practice, health service research, and academia. The Postdoctoral Fellow is a highly collaborative, self-motivated, and creative individual who is adaptable to new processes and has the capacity to function independently. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be highly involved in community-engagement research practices and evidence-based clinical practice.

This is a Grant Funded position.

Essential Duties Summary :

Research Training and Education (~20%)

Clinical service (~60%)

Teaching (~20%)

% FTE : 1.0

Hiring Range :

$50,035.36-$63,795.08

Education :

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or equivalent allied health doctoral degree from an accredited institution

Required Licensing / Certification :

Preferred :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Work Experience : N / A

Working / Environmental Conditions :

UA EEO Statement :

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Open to all applicants.