Post Doctoral Associate - Community Dentistry - University of Florida

Post Doctoral Associate

In this position, you will work with Dr. Astha Singhal on a wide variety of research projects using large secondary data such as administrative claims, surveys and electronic health records focusing on impacts of public policies on access to dental care among vulnerable populations. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to lead research projects that involve activities including but not limited to: (1) Design and implement studies using large real-world data (2) Extract and process these data for analysis (3) Apply novel data science methods including statistical and machine learning methods (4) Develop and apply novel causal inference methods (5) Lead and collaborate on writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals  (6) Collaborate on writing research grants. You will be a valued member of our dynamic and inclusive research community and will be mentored and encouraged to foster skills toward becoming a successful independent researcher.

$55,000 - $65,000/commensurate with education/experience

Doctoral degree in heath economics, health services research, data science, biostatistics, epidemiology or related fields

Preferred Qualification:

1. Previous experience with EHRs and claims data is preferred
2. A dental degree or background is not required, but interest in oral health research is preferred.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Have at least one first-author paper in a peer-reviewed journal
4. Proficient with programming in SAS/R/ Python/ SQL

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references. As a part of our review, we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. This is a time-limited position.

For additional information, you may contact: Astha Singhal, BDS, MPH, PhD, Associate Professor Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Florida asinghal@dental.ufl.edu. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.