• Postdoctoral Fellow - Phuc Le Lab

    Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH)


    Highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in relevant area are encouraged to apply. This training position, under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator will provide practical training and experience in a research setting. This position is appointed through Cleveland Clinic Research. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This program is expected to be completed within 5 years.

     

    The Center for Value-based Care Research (CVCR) at Cleveland Clinic is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to support an NIAAA-funded research project. The Center has 9 full-time investigators, including MDs and PhDs, and strong institutional support with the goal of improving population health and reducing costs through practice redesign, information technology, and evidence-based, patient-centered care. The successful fellow will have the opportunity to receive comprehensive training and a unique research experience in clinical epidemiology, observational large data analysis, health economic evaluation and decision modeling from our multidisciplinary faculty. The fellow is encouraged to develop his/her own research ideas and career development plan during the fellowship with support from the Cleveland Clinic and CVCR faculty.

     

    **Principal Investigator:** Phuc Le, PhD, MPH

    **Cleveland Clinic Research Department:** Internal Medicine

    Lab Research Topics:

    + Alcohol use disorder

    + Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

    + Decision modeling

    + Observational data analysis

    + Health economics

    + For more information about the lab's research, please contact Dr. Le at [email protected]

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation

    + Design and develop microsimulation models

    + Perform biostatistical and/or econometric analyses

    + Conduct literature review and meta-analysis

    + Analyze economic and resource utilization data

    Education:

    + PhD or MD/PhD required

    + MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

    Languages:

    + English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

    Work Experience:

    + Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.

    + Scientific writing experience

    Additional Preferred Qualities:

    + Grant writing experience

    + Experience using disease modeling softwares

    Physical Requirements:

    + Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

    + Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

    + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

    + Ability to distinguish color

    + Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment

    + Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds

    + May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

    Personal Protective Equipment:

    + PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

    Preferred Application Materials:

    All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Phuc Le, PhD at [email protected] .

     

    + CV

    + A cover letter

    + Contact information of 3 referees

    **Keywords:** postdoc, research, health economics, observational data, modeling, decision, programming, public health, biostatistics, econometrics, manuscript, liver disease, epidemiology, simulation, large database

     

    Pay Range

     

    Minimum hourly: $0.01

     

    Maximum hourly: $333,340.26

     

    The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

     

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