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    "description": "<h2>Discover Your Career at Emory University</h2>\n<p>Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.</p>\n<h2>Description</h2>\n<p>The Department of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine, in conjunction with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, is seeking a highly motivated Post-doctoral Research Fellow to join their dynamic team under the leadership of Dr. Hanna Alemayehu MD, and in close partnership with Drs. Philip Lupo PhD and Micheal Scheurer PhD. The position will be dedicated to research in surgical outcomes across broad surgical disciplines within pediatric surgical care.  ResearchSurgical research at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta encompasses many disciplines (Anesthesia, Orthopedics, ENT, General Pediatric Surgery, Urology, Dentistry, Cardiac Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Trauma, and Adolescent gynecology), unified by a focus on surgical outcomes research, database and registry studies, clinical trials, and multi-institutional investigations, with an ultimate goal of driving improved patient care. </p>\n<p>Responsibilities</p>\n<ul>\n <li>The post-doctoral fellow will integrate into the research infrastructure of surgical services at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the pediatric research ecosystem at Emory University. </li>\n <li>Responsibilities will include conducting analyses, developing projects, writing manuscripts, participating in grant writing, attending research meetings at different surgical divisions, as well as identifying, and co-leading studies in conjunction with surgical partners.</li>\n <li>The successful candidate will also attend quarterly Surgical Research Council Meetings with representatives from each surgical division and help lead the growth and development of the surgical research infrastructure. </li>\n <li>The role includes project management responsibilities such as tracking key research performance indicators, managing the calendar of meetings, and management of seminars or events. </li>\n <li>The position is ideal for a candidate with a solid background in quantitative and biostatistical skills, epidemiology, experience with databases and/or registries, quality improvement methodology, comparative effectiveness research, or cost-effectiveness/value-based care research. </li>\n <li>The successful candidate will also have a proven ability to work with busy clinicians (preferably surgeons, anesthesiologists or intensivists) and bridge silos.</li>\n <li>The position will require writing of manuscripts and grant proposals.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>JOB DESCRIPTION: </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. </li>\n <li>The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. </li>\n <li>Designs and evaluates experiments. </li>\n <li>Develops new ideas that promote current research. </li>\n <li>Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. </li>\n <li>May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. </li>\n <li>May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. </li>\n <li>Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. </li>\n <li>The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.</li>\n <li> Appointments cannot exceed five years. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: </p>\n<ul>\n <li>A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. </li>\n <li>Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.</li>\n <li> The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. </li>\n <li>Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p>\n<ul>\n <li> Recent Ph.D. or M.D. or M.D/Ph.D. </li>\n <li>Training in epidemiology/biostatistics/Public Health or a related field  </li>\n <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>\n <li>Ability to work as part of a team and mentor students and other trainees, as well as collaborate with busy clinicians</li>\n <li>Experience in grant writing is preferred but not required</li>\n <li>Experience with use of databases, registries, EMR datasets is preferred but not required</li>\n</ul>\n<p>NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.</p>\n<h2>Additional Details </h2>Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). 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