Postdoctoral Scholar
HybridPortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative research studies on early detection and intervention for eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration in primary care settings. Conduct data analysis by collaborating with internal and external evaluation, informatics, and healthcare teams. Prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, monitor publication progress, and deliver oral and poster presentations. Participate in national research and policy efforts aimed at preventing blindness while developing and managing research funding proposals. This one-year hybrid position requires occasional travel to ophthalmology clinics throughout Portland and Oregon.
Required Qualifications
- Completed PhD, MD, DDS or equivalent doctoral degree
- One year of work experience, or equivalent in thesis research and other research projects
- Experience with publication and scholarly dissemination
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work well independently and assume responsibility for specific phases of research projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well with team members
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model
- Must be able to travel occasionally to ophthalmology clinic locations throughout Portland and the state of Oregon
- Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to bend, reach, lift and carry up to 25 lbs
- Must have the ability to utilize computer equipment, multi-line phones, pagers, intercom system, and office equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Some experience or familiarity with community-based, public health, primary care or health services research
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