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Please note that this section is updated monthly. The following positions are still open as of 05/01/08.

• (05/09/08) Data Analyst, Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Medical Center - Ann Arbor, MI
• (04/17/08) Physician Health-Services Researcher - Hines, IL
• (04/07/08) PhD Investigator, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion- Philadelphia, PA
• (03/21/08) Physician-Investigator, Center for Healthcare Knowledge Management of Complex Chronic Illness - East Orange, NJ
• (03/04/08) Statistician - Hines, IL
• (02/24/08) University/VA Physician Health Services Researcher - Chicago, IL
• (02/24/08) Clinician Investigators – Minneapolis, MN
• (02/11/08) Biostatistician, HSR&D – Pittsburgh, PA
• (02/03/08) Chair, Department of Health Services, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington - Seattle, WA
• (02/03/08) PhD Health Services Research Position - San Antonio, TX
• (01/22/08) Physician Investigator - Pittsburgh, PA
• (01/22/08) Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Health Services Research - Pittsburgh, PA
• (01/19/08) MD, PhD Research Investigators - Indianapolis, IN
• (01/19/08) Biostatistician, HSR&D – Indianapolis, IN
• (01/10/08) Health Economist - Houston, TX
• (01/10/08) MD Fellowship - Houston, TX
• (01/03/08) Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Health Services Research - Iowa City, IA
• (01/03/08) Health Economist - Cincinnati, OH



(05/09/08) Data Analyst, Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Medical Center - Ann Arbor, MI Full-time preferred, but will also consider part time (at least 20 hours/week). Salary range: $70,700 - $84,000 (depending on education and experience) + benefits. Start date: Flexible. Description: Join a dynamic group of over 30 MD and PhD research scientists to investigate methods to assess and improve quality of health care. Provide consultation on issues of study design and statistical analysis for health services research projects. Conduct statistical analyses as a team member or co-investigator on a variety of studies related to quality of care assessment and improving health care delivery and self-management for persons with chronic conditions. Supervise data managers. Requirements: PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or epidemiology preferred, but will also consider applicants with a Master’s degree in a similar field who have extensive experience. Experience with the following is required: SAS or STATA data analysis software; advanced statistical techniques, including survival and time series analyses, multi-level modeling, and working with non-linear dependent variables; managing large healthcare data sets; writing grants and manuscripts. U.S. citizenship required. Contact: E-mail cover letter and CV to Dr. Julie Lowery at julie.lowery@va.gov. The Department of Veterans Affairs and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers/educators and smoke-free and drug-free environments. top

(04/17/08) Physician Health-Services Researcher - Hines, IL Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and the Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care (CMC3), Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital, are seeking a physician health-services researcher for a joint academic/clinical appointment. Candidates at the assistant or associate professor level in preventive or general internal medicine or a clinical subspecialty are welcome to apply. CMC3 is one of 16 health-services research centers funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct high quality research of particular relevance to veterans. The research focus within CMC3 (http://www.cmc3.research.va.gov/) relates to patients with multiple chronic conditions and includes the areas of pharmacotherapeutics, behavioral health, health outcomes and value in health. CMC3 consists of an interdisciplinary group of more than 30 core and affiliated researchers in the fields of medicine, sociology, psychology, health economics, organizational behavior, demography, public health, statistics, gerontology and medical decision making. Interested candidates should send a current CV, letter of interest and list of references to: Frances M. Weaver, PhD Acting Director, CMC3 P.O. Box 1033 Hines, IL 60141 The Department of Veterans Affairs and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers/educators and smoke-free and drug-free environments. top

(04/07/08) PhD Investigator, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP)- Philadelphia, PA The Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP) located at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center is currently seeking a PhD investigator to join its interdisciplinary team of investigators. CHERP is a partnership between the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) and their academic and private sector affiliates, the University of Pittsburgh (UPITT), the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN), and RAND Health. Since its creation in 2001, CHERP has developed and conducted innovative research into detecting, understanding, and reducing/eliminating health disparities; advanced the conceptual and methodological underpinnings of health equity research to facilitate the work of others in this area; promoted the dissemination and implementation of our findings to improve the care of veterans; and developed new investigators to continue this charge into the future. As we move forward, we remain committed to our vision -- Excellence in health services research forging the path for equity and quality in health and health care. To fulfill our vision, maximize our impact on vulnerable veteran populations, and fully harness the expertise of our core faculty, we have fortified our mission to promote equity and quality in health and health care among veterans. Our vision and mission statements reflect our understanding of the inextricable link between the concepts of health equity and health quality. CHERP research will continue to focus on vulnerable veteran populations, including those that face potential discrimination because of race, ethnicity, or social status, and those at risk for disparities in health or health care due to other physical and/or mental conditions. Junior, mid-level, or senior investigators will be considered for the position. For junior applicants, fellowship training and demonstrated potential to become independent investigator are preferred. Mid-career and senior faculty should have established record as an independent investigator. It is preferable that the applicant qualifies for a faculty position at the University of Pennsylvania. Salary and academic appointment will be based on experience and background. The Veterans Health Administration is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send CV and cover letter to: Marti Trudeau, RN, MPA CHERP Administrative Director Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 9 East Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-823-5821 Fax: 215-823-6330 E-mail: martha.trudeau@va.gov top

(03/21/08) Physician-Investigator, Center for Healthcare Knowledge Management of Complex Chronic Illness - East Orange, NJ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Research and Development Program at VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, New Jersey, is recruiting for a physician-health services researcher for the Center for Healthcare Knowledge Management of Complex Chronic Illness (CHEKOM) Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP). The REAP is located 15 miles west of Manhattan. CHEKOM consists of an interdisciplinary group of more than 15 core and affiliated researchers in the fields of medicine, social work, psychology, health economics, demography, public health, and statistics. CHEKOM is affiliated with University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, and the Institute for Health, Rutgers University. The Center's research program is focused in the area of complex chronic illness with three primary research strategic goals: effectiveness of care including pharmaco-epidemiology, intermediate outcomes, long term outcomes, linking quality and cost of healthcare (efficiency), including new methodologies, use of multiple systems of care, gaps in care for patients with multiple needs, and patient self representation of illness; and development/evaluation of care coordination programs (especially diabetes. mental health, and OIF/OEF veterans) Candidates must have an MD and be board eligible/certified in a clinical field with experience in research, leadership, management, and administrative skills to assume a major role in a health services research program. He/she must also hold the scientific, research and academic credentials to qualify for an appointment at NJMS at the level of Associate or Full Professor. The position requires an individual with formal health services research training, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, track record in federally peer-reviewed grant support, strong publication record, and mentorship experience. Salary range: Negotiable (commensurate with education and experience). This will be either a full-time or 6/8ths VA appointment; clinical responsibilities will not exceed 25% FTE. U.S. Citizenship required. The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: VA New Jersey Health Care System Human Resources (05) 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 Attention: Wendy L. Apuzzo Fax: (973) 395-7148 e-mail: wendy.apuzzo@med.va.gov top

(03/04/08) Statistician - Hines, IL The Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care (CMC3) at Edward Hines Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital (Hines VA) and the Department of Preventive Medicine & Epidemiology of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine are currently seeking an experienced Statistician. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Statistics Core of the Hines VA Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care, become an integral member of the Department of Preventive Medicine & Epidemiology graduate degree programs, and work as a professional staff member of the Loyola University Medical Center's Biostatistics Core. The candidate will contribute to improvement of health-care equity, quality, and outcomes in the VA health system through a rigorous program of collaborative research; evaluation of health-care interventions, innovations, and initiatives using state-of-the-art research methods; and development and application of sophisticated statistical techniques for research of national and regional importance in health-care policy, planning, and practice. In addition to collaborations with diverse faculty, the individual will be directly involved with teaching and mentoring in the Masters of Public Health and Clinical Research Methods Programs, and will oversee coordination of statistical needs of investigators at CMC3. It is the expectation that the individual will be a recognized expert in the field of Statistics. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in Statistics and at least three years of relevant post-doctoral experience in health services/health equity, epidemiologic, and/or quality improvement research. This is a tenure-track position; salary will be based on education and experience. For more information, please send CV and cover letter to: Fran Weaver, PhD Acting Director Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care PO Box 1033 Hines, IL 60141 Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and Edward Hines Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. top

(02/24/08) University/VA Physician Health Services Researcher - Chicago, IL The Section of Health Promotion Research and General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a clinical outcomes researcher. Faculty rank to be commensurate with experience and candidates from assistant to full professorial level are eligible for consideration. MD candidates are sought who will be involved in the Section of Health Promotion Research, Section of Internal Medicine, and the Jesse Brown VAMC. Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with grant funding. Research space and support is available. For fullest consideration, please submit a letter of interest , CV, and three references to: Marian L. Fitzgibbon, Ph.D UIC Department of Medicine Section of Health Promotion Research (MC 717) 1747 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 You may also e-mail Marian L. Fitzgibbon, Ph.D at mlf@uic.edu. UIC is an AA/EOE. top

(02/24/08) Clinician Investigators – Minneapolis, MN The Minneapolis VA Section of General Internal Medicine and Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research (CCDOR) are seeking individuals to fill 2 positions at the Assistant and Associate/Full Professor levels. These are outstanding academic opportunities for individuals with fellowship training and expertise in health services or outcomes research, clinical epidemiology or clinical trials. We are a large, growing and nationally renowned group of interdisciplinary researchers. Positions are primarily research with considerable protected time and limited clinical responsibilities. BC/BE in Internal Medicine required. Academic appointment and active collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Send CV with cover letter by Fax (612-725-2118) or email to Timothy Wilt, MD, MPH (tim.wilt@va.gov). Additional questions by phone: 612-467-2681. top

(02/11/08) Biostatistician, HSR&D – Pittsburgh, PA The Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP) at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is currently seeking an experienced Biostatistician. As a CHERP core investigator and member of the CHERP Biostatistics and Informatics Core (BIC), the incumbent will be an integral member of the Center's core professional staff, contributing to improvement of health care equity, quality, and outcomes in the VA health system through a rigorous program of collaborative research, evaluation of healthcare interventions, innovations, and initiatives using state_of_the_art research methods, and development and application of sophisticated statistical techniques for research of national and regional importance in healthcare policy, planning, and practice. The incumbent actively collaborates with a diverse faculty, mentors more junior BIC staff, and functions as a senior member of the core research team. It is the expectation that s/he is a recognized expert in the field of biostatistics. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in biostatistics and at least three years of relevant post-doctoral experience in health services/health equity, epidemiologic, and/or quality improvement research. Salary will be based on education and experience. For more information, please send CV and cover letter to: Roslyn A. Stone, PhD Co-Chief, Biostatistics and Informatics Core Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 7180 Highland Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206 E-Mail: roslyn.stone@va.gov top

(02/03/08) Chair, Department of Health Services, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington - Seattle, WA The School of Public Health and Community Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Professor and Chair, Department of Health Services. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department of Health Services is a recognized leader in health services research, health management and policy, health promotion research, maternal and child health, and public health practice. There currently are 70 faculty and over 200 students enrolled in its PhD, MPH, MS, and MHA degree programs. The Department has formal affiliations with outside agencies including the Health Services Research and Development program at the VA Puget Sound Health System, the Division of Public Health Sciences at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the Center for Health Studies at Group Health Cooperative, and Public Health-Seattle and King County. Qualifications are a PhD, MD, or DrPH in a field related to the Department's research and academic programs. We seek a creative, visionary leader with an outstanding national and international reputation in research, scholarship, teaching, and the advancement of population health policy and practice. We also seek an individual with demonstrated administrative skills who is committed to academic excellence and who can provide dynamic leadership for the Department's diverse research, teaching, and service activities. The Chair will also serve as the Austin Ross Professor of Health Management and Policy. Information about the Department can be viewed at http://depts.washington.edu/hserv. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Please send CV and cover letter of interest to: Chair, Health Services Chair Search Committee School of Public Health and Community Medicine University of Washington, Box 357230 Seattle, WA 98195-7230 or by e-mail to Holly Weese at hweese@u.washington.edu The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University of Washington is an EO/AA employer. top

(02/03/08) PhD Health Services Research Position - San Antonio, TX The VERDICT Health Services Research Center at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital) is currently seeking a PhD investigator to join its interdisciplinary team of clinician investigators and social scientists. The VERDICT is a VA-funded Research Award Enhancement Program that currently has 13 MD and PhD core investigators, 20 support/technical staff, and anticipates $2.6 million in VA and non-VA funding in FY 08. The VERDICT's mission is to improve the health of veterans by researching methods of improving the performance of clinical microsystems. Current areas of focus include: organizational effectiveness and change in health care settings, relational coordination and communication among health care teams (especially those in primary care and in ICU settings), chronic care management, coordination of care for complex patients with multimorbidity, and improving quality of care and outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, pneumonia, epilepsy, serious mental illness or PTSD, and polytrauma. The Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital was recently selected as the site of a $67 million polytrauma center to treat OEF/OIF veterans with multiple injuries. The new polytrauma center will be one of only five nationwide. Junior, mid-level, or senior investigators will be considered for the position. For junior applicants, fellowship training and demonstrated potential to become independent investigator are preferred. Mid-career and senior faculty should have established record as an independent investigator. Qualified applicants may be jointly appointed to the research faculty of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, a major center for bioscience education and research in South Texas with over 4,000 faculty and staff, and more than $145 million in grants, contracts, and awards annually in over 2,000 patient-related and basic research projects. Salary and academic appointment will be based on experience and background. The Veterans Health Administration is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send CV and cover letter to: Jacqueline Pugh, M.D., VERDICT 11C-6 Audie L. Murphy Division South Texas Veterans Health Care System, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio TX 78229-5700 Phone: 210-617-5314 Fax: 210-567-4423 E-mail: pugh@uthscsa.edu top

(01/22/08) Physician Investigator - Pittsburgh, PA The Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP) is recruiting one or more outstanding physician health services researchers to join the faculty at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and the University of Pittsburgh. We seek physician researchers with interest and training and/or experience in the conduct of health services research, particularly in the content area of health disparities research. CHERP and the University of Pittsburgh provide a unique and vibrant environment that stimulates professional growth and provides access to outstanding infrastructure to develop a successful academic career. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to become a core member of CHERP at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, a core member of the Center for Research on Health Care at the University of Pittsburgh, and a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and background. Recruitment packages are attractive, and include competitive salaries, seed research funds, discretionary travel funds, and reimbursement for relocation. Applicants must have an MD and possess or be eligible for a Pennsylvania medical license and must be board-certified or eligible in his/her specialty. Research training and/or experience in the areas of health services, health disparities, and/or implementation research are highly desirable. We are committed to expanding our diverse and talented faculty base and, as part of our commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity, strongly encourage the application of highly qualified women and under-represented minority candidates. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a statement of interest and Curriculum Vitae to: Michael Fine, MD, MSc Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive C (151 C-U) Pittsburgh, PA 15240. top

(01/22/08) Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Health Services Research - Pittsburgh, PA The Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP) (http://www.cherp.research.med.va.gov) based at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, is recruiting qualified candidates for post-doctoral training in health services research. Post-doctoral trainees will join a rich environment of scholars and educators in health services research at either the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the VA Pittsburgh Health System and their affiliated centers and programs such as the Center for Research on Health Care, or the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center and their affiliated centers and programs such as the Leonard Davis Institute and the Wharton School. Although funding is allocated year-to- year, fellows generally remain in the program for two years. Fellows are provided with an annual stipend of $41,000-$43,000 and a small research budget. There are no teaching, service, or payback requirements. Fellows are expected to engage in scholarly projects of their own design under the guidance of senior program faculty. Most fellows also participate in other projects already underway at Penn or Pitt and the affiliated VA Hospital. These positions are funded through the respective VA medical center by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations Associated Health Professions Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Applicants must be US citizens and must have completed a PhD in psychology, epidemiology, public health, economics, management, biostatistics, sociology, or a related field before the fellowship begins. Physicians are not eligible to apply. Applicants should send a letter detailing their interests, a curriculum vitae, and two or three letters of reference to Mary Walsh, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive C (151C-U), Pittsburgh, PA 15240 (or via email to mary.walsh3@va.gov or to Marti Trudeau, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4155 (or via email to martha.trudeau@med.va.gov). Application Process Submit a letter describing your interests and specifying your planned activities, and submit a CV. Provide 2-3 letters of reference. Upon approval of step 1, the following Department of Veterans Affairs documentation must be completed:    a.) The Fellows Credentials Verification Letter (FCVL)    b.)The Special Fellows Credentials Verification Checklist All individuals being appointed to a fellowship must have a VA physical examination verifying their fitness for duty before being appointed to the fellowship program. (VA 5019 Handbook [April 15, 2002], Parts 11, IV, and V). top

(01/19/08) MD, PhD Research Investigators - Indianapolis, IN The Indianapolis Center of Excellence for Implementing Evidence Based Practice is currently seeking PhD or MD investigators with an interest in informatics, health care economics, and implementation research. Researchers are responsible for the initiation, coordination, integration, execution, and completion of informatics, economics and implementation research at the VA Center of Excellence (COE) for Implementation of Evidence-based Practice (CIEBP). Researchers work collaboratively with the COE Director and diverse Programs of the COE, the Indianapolis VAMC Research Service, Regenstrief Institute, Inc., and Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI). Responsibilities include: The development and direction of independent, original, and innovative research, including, but not limited to, methodological advances in utilizing health service research as well as informatics, economics and implementation principles and applications to improve care and delivery of health services; the pursuit and support of an active research and development program that stimulates and promotes collaborative healthcare informatics, economics and/or implementation research among junior and senior VA health services research investigators, managers and key university partners (departments, centers, faculty and graduate students); development of dissemination and training opportunities for VA clinical and other research staffs. Visit http://www.ciebp.research.va.gov/ and http://www.indyhealthservicesresearch.org/ for an in-depth overview of the Indy COE. For more information, please send cover sheet and CV to: Richard Griffith HSR&D Center of Excellence (11H) Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center 1481 West 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 988-2808 FAX: (317) 988-3222 E-Mail: griffirl@iupui.edu top

(01/19/08) Biostatistician, HSR&D – Indianapolis, IN The Indianapolis Center of Excellence for Implementing Evidence Based Practice (COE) is currently seeking an experienced Biostatistician. As a member of the COE's Bio-statistical Team, the incumbent will plan and conduct complex statistical analyses for health services, epidemiologic and quality improvement research, conduct descriptive and graphical analyses, and summarize data for reports, manuscripts and grants. Experience should include linear/non-linear multivariate statistical models and repeated measures designs. Some experience with statistical sampling design issues required. Qualifications include a bachelor's or master's degree in biostatistics and experience in epidemiologic and quality improvement research. Salary will be based on education and experience. Visit http://www.ciebp.research.va.gov/ and http://www.indyhealthservicesresearch.org/ for an in-depth overview of the Indy COE. For more information, please send cover sheet and CV to: Dr. Bradley N. Doebbeling, MD Director, HSR&D Center of Excellence (11H) Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center 1481 West 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 988-4493 FAX: (317) 988-3222 E-Mail: bdoebbel@iupui.edu top

(01/10/08) Health Economist - Houston, TX Job Description: The Division of Health Policy and Quality at the Houston Center for Quality of Care and Utilization Studies (HCQCUS), a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence, and the Baylor College of Medicine, Section for Health Services Research are seeking to expand and strengthen our expertise in health economics. We are looking to fill a PhD level, tenure-track health economist position at the late Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Possibilities exist for adjunct or joint appointments at Rice University, The University of Texas School of Public Health, or Texas A&M University. The health economist will work in interdisciplinary teams of PhD and MD researchers to conduct original research leading to publications in economics, health policy and health services research journals. Responsibilities include obtaining funding for and conducting self-directed research and contributing to the design and analysis of research projects being undertaken by other investigators in the Center and Baylor Section. For detailed information, please refer to http://www.hsrd.houston.med.va.gov/jobopportunities.htm. top

(01/10/08) MD Fellowship- Houston, TX The Houston VA Medical Center Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Center of Excellence is accepting applications from recent doctoral degree graduates for a VA MD fellowship in health services research. The goal of the fellowship is to develop independent health services research physician investigators. The fellow will receive didactic and experiential training in health care research concepts and methodology, and is expected to develop a research agenda and conduct a research project under the direction of a mentoring team in health care outcomes, quality, access, utilization, or cost. Research foci of the Center include: measuring the quality and outcomes of care in a variety of areas (liver cancer, dementia care, nursing home care, geriatrics, primary care, cardiology); exploring racial disparities in health care access and provision; analyzing utilization and costs of HIV-infected patients; incorporating patient preferences in treatment decisions; determining the effects of reimbursement mechanisms; and health services research measurement issues. The Center includes 14 physician investigators and 12 PhD investigators, representing the following disciplines: epidemiology, biostatistics, psychometrics, psychiatry, clinical psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, sociology, and economics. All investigators and fellows have positions in the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Medicine, Section of Health Services Research. The Center is committed to quality training, and has a structured mentoring program that ensures all fellows receive intensive support and supervision in their efforts to develop as a researcher. For detailed information go to http://www.hsrd.houston.med.va.gov/jobopportunities.htm. top

(01/03/08) Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Health Services Research - Iowa City, IA Post-doctoral fellowship opportunities are available for psychologists, sociologists, epidemiologists, pharmacists, nurses, and other health services researchers, at the VA Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Center for Research in the Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Practice (CRIISP), Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Fellows will join an interdisciplinary research team comprised of investigators from CRIISP, and the University of Iowa Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Business, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Opportunities for collaboration are available on several ongoing health services and research projects including work examining translation of evidence based practices, patient adherence to medical treatment regimens, and telehealth and chronic disease management interventions. CRIISP was recently funded as a VA HSR&D Center of Excellence and provides a unique infrastructure and a supportive and exciting intellectual environment for fellows to develop into investigators with independent programs of funded research. The funding period is for two years. Applicants should have recently completed their doctoral degree from an accredited program and internship or be eligible for VA research employment. Please contact Bonnie BootsMiller, PhD, (bootsmillerb@mail.medicine.uiowa.edu or 319-887-4938) for more information about the position or application procedure. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Iowa are Equal Opportunity Employers, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. top

(01/03/08) Health Economist — Cincinnati, OH The Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center are seeking a PhD-level health economist with experience in health services research, outcomes research, health decision sciences, clinical epidemiology, or clinical practice improvement to further their mission of improving healthcare through health services and outcomes research. The faculty member will join a vibrant group of health services and outcomes researchers in Cincinnati and VISN 10. The faculty member's primary responsibility will be to conduct collaborative research with both VA and extramural grant funding. In addition, the faculty member may be involved in the clinical teaching programs. The faculty member will have an appointment in the Section of Outcomes Research of the Division of General Internal Medicine and an appointment in the University of Cincinnati's Center for Clinical Effectiveness in the Institute for Health Policy and Health Services Research. Salary and academic appointment based on experience and background. Send CV and cover letter to: Joel Tsevat, MD, MPH Director of HSR&D, VISN 10 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3200 Vine Street (151) Cincinnati, OH 45220 Phone: 513-487-6040 Fax: 513-487-6050 E-mail: joel.tsevat@med.va.gov The VA and the Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati are AA/EOEs. top

 

 

 

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