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POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE Requisition Number:  74569 Date:  Dec 25, 2020 Location:  Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area:  MEDICAL CENTER Apply/Details Occupational Summary Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor in preparation for a full time academic or research career. Work Performed Dr. Matthew Maciejewski and team have an opening for a post-doctoral researcher to explore drivers in healthcare costs following bariatric surgery. This project provides an opportunity to use unique statistical models to solve pressing questions related to cost calculations and utilization using health record data. The Postdoctoral Appointee holds a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g. ScD, MD, DVM, DrPH) in health services research, epidemiology, economics or biostatistics, with training in causal inference methods.  The ideal candidate will have fluency with SAS, Stata or R, the ability to work independently and to work with multi-disciplinary t...

Measurement and Regulatory Science (MaRS) Fellowship Program DETAILS Research Pioneers Incorporating the patient voice in heaIth interventions is becoming increasingly criticaI to healthcare advancements. However, to do this accurately and effectively, we need more skilled researchers who understand the technical and regulatory aspects of clinical outcomes assessments and how to evaluate health interventions based on patient values. Beginning fall 2021, Duke's Measurement and Regulatory Science (MaRS) Fellowship Program will shape early career investigators in these particular areas.  Throughout this two-year program, fellows will focus on both didactic training and real-world regulatory issues related to patient-centered research. Therefore, each participant will receive: One-on-one training  by internationally recognized Duke faculty with expertise in patient-reported outcomes methodology, patient preference assessment, regulatory science, and/or stakeholder engagement Mento...