Post Doctoral Fellow

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Key Responsibilities

Conceptualizes research questions, analyzes data, and prepares manuscripts suitable for publication in leading journals Works closely with faculty, interdisciplinary staff,

Requirements Summary

Applicants must upload a writing sample and three (3) academic references along with their CV/resume to the application to be considered for the position. Doctoral degree in public health,

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10/17/2026

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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Applicants must upload a writing sample and three (3) academic references along with their CV/resume to the application to be considered for the position.

Doctoral degree in public health, social/behavioral sciences, or a related field required.

Formal coursework or professional training in implementation science, quality improvement, or organizational psychology; advanced quantitative analysis training; some qualitative research training/coursework.
Maternal health research and/or programs, 3 years; published 2+ articles as primary author

No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will hire a postdoctoral fellow to support implementation research within grant-funded maternal health projects. This opportunity is ideal for quantitative or mixed-methods researchers who desire to have a positive impact on maternal health while strengthening their expertise and publication record in implementation research, quality improvement, and health behavior. The fellow will contribute to conceptualizing research questions from project and study data, analyzing data, and developing manuscripts for publication. The fellow will also contribute to designing and operationalizing data collection for evaluation of program activities. The fellow will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team with collaborators across the UAMS College of Public Health, the UAMS Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative, and the Arkansas Center for Women’s and Infants Health. The team partners closely with state agencies and external healthcare organizations. The fellow will be hired for an initial term of approximately 18 months, with opportunities to extend contingent on funding.

Responsibilities

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→Conceptualizes research questions, analyzes data, and prepares manuscripts suitable for publication in leading journals
→Works closely with faculty, interdisciplinary staff, and external partners to operationalize research plans, develops protocols and instruments, supervises and ensures quality of research procedures, and participates in data collection.
→Collaborates with Principal Investigators, research staff, and partners in preparing proposals for external funding and responding to RFPs
→Perform other duties as assigned.

Commensurate with education and experience

Curriculum Vitae, Resume

Applicants MUST upload a writing sample and three (3) academic references along with their CV/resume to be considered for the position.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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