Post-doctoral fellow position: Design & Implementation Sciences

Posting Details

Position Details Title Post-doctoral fellow position : Design & Implementation Sciences Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Applied Health Science Location Bloomington Position Summary The Department of Health & Wellness Design within the School of Public Health at Indiana University Bloomington is inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in Design & Implementation Sciences .

Working under the direct supervision and mentorship of Dr. Edmond Ramly , the postdoctoral fellow will conduct research on the design, implementation, and evaluation of health interventions to advance knowledge creation and integration in the fields of human-centered design and implementation science .

The postdoctoral fellow will be hired for a one-year position with the opportunity for renewal on a yearly basis based on performance.

The mission of the Design & Implementation Sciences Program directed by Dr. Ramly is to conduct research and training to accelerate the implementation of better health by design in order to achieve evidence-based impacts through human-centered solutions.

Our research includes a focus on non-communicable chronic conditions and related risk factors (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, tobacco use, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, etc.

Other issues pertaining to the health of chronically ill or older adults are investigated as well. Example projects include tailored process improvement in primary care, telehealth for people with multiple chronic conditions, scalable quality improvement through data-driven collaboratives, sustainable tobacco cessation in cancer centers, and heart disease prevention across settings.

Our research involves real-world projects and stakeholders and has practical implications by providing direct support to regional and national health decision-makers through evidence-based practice design and implementation.

The position includes benefits and compensation congruent with NIH stipend levels. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with full consideration and evaluation via an expedited decision process for those applying by October 10, 2024.

The appointment start date is negotiable on a case-by-case basis and could begin as early as November 11, 2024. Hybrid arrangements can be negotiated.

Mentor Information : Edmond Ramly, PhD is an Associate Professor and the founding Program Director for Design and Implementation Sciences at the Indiana University School of Public Health Department of Health and Wellness Design.

His work aims to turn science into health by leveraging dual expertise in human factors / systems engineering and in implementation science.

Dr. Ramly’s research program develops and tests innovative methods for the human-centered design and implementation of systems interventions to improve health and reduce disparities among older adults and patients experiencing multiple chronic conditions in outpatient and long-term care settings.

Dr. Ramly’s 15+ years of research on digital and organizational innovations produced effective and broadly implemented solutions that reduced translational and disparities gaps in chronic care and prevention including blood pressure control and tobacco cessation in primary care.

Research interests include primary care redesign, health equity and disparities, evidence-based practice gaps, quality and process improvement, agile transformation, telehealth, and long-term care including assisted living and nursing homes.

Dr. Ramly has received federal funding from the NIH and AHRQ (K01, R21, R18, U18), and serves on AHRQ national scientific review committees.

Prior to his current position, Dr. Ramly was a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

Institution Information : Located on the flagship campus of the Indiana University System, IU School of Public Health Bloomington has over 200 faculty in five departments.

Indiana University is classified as an R1-Highest Research Activity university, is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and boasts numerous resources.

IU School of Public Health Bloomington combines aspects of a traditional university campus with a strong teaching focus and the research infrastructure of a research-intensive institution.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.

Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Basic Qualifications Qualifications : Candidates must have received a doctoral degree related to human-centered design and implementation science from an accredited educational institution by the start of appointment.

Applicants are expected to have at least basic knowledge of mixed-methods research methodology in both design research and implementation research and advanced knowledge in at least one of the design research or implementation research.

Also expected is a strong peer-review publication track record or potential to substantively contribute as co-author and lead manuscripts as first author, including mentoring and delegation to other team members.

Candidates must have demonstrated exceptional project management and organizational skills and a drive for continuous self-improvement.

Department Contact for Questions Questions pertaining to the PeopleAdmin application procedure may be directed to . Questions regarding the position may be directed to Edmond Ramly at .

Additional Qualifications Responsibilities : The postdoctoral fellow is expected to manage and conduct studies on the design, implementation, and evaluation of health interventions, including data collection and analysis.

The fellow will be expected to contribute to the dissemination of research findings in first-authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and national conferences and will have opportunities to contribute to the development of research protocols and grant applications.

The postdoctoral fellow is also expected to provide mentoring on research methodology, subject matter expertise, and professional development to students on the team.

The work will primarily focus on non-communicable chronic conditions and related risk factors (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, tobacco use, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, etc.

Other issues pertaining to the health of chronically ill or older adults may be investigated as well. The work conducted by the postdoctoral fellow will involve real-world projects and stakeholders and will have practical implications by providing direct support to regional and national health decision-makers through evidence-based practice design and implementation.

Salary and Rank Commensurate with Experience Special Instructions Application Procedure : Provide CV, cover letter summarizing research qualifications and fit for the position, and a list of three references.

Interested candidates should submit applications at : . For Best Consideration Date 10 / 10 / 2024 Expected Start Date 11 / 11 / 2024 Posting / OAA # IU-100985-2024