Academia and Health Services Postdoc Fellow

JOB SUMMARY:
The Academia and Health Services Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Texas Southern University offers the postdoctoral fellow in Pharmacy (PharmD) the foundational scientific and career development training necessary for a successful career in academia and health services research. This is a two-year fellowship program. The fellow will receive research training and individualized one-on-one research mentoring, supported by a multidisciplinary team of investigators with expertise in pharmacy, health promotion, community health, and epidemiology. This is a full-time research training experience that includes opportunities to conduct a randomized clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of community health worker and pharmacist interventions on blood pressure management in adults aged 55 years or older. The ideal candidate for this position will be an individual who has completed·a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with a desire to pursue an academic career and a passion for geriatric care. The objectives of the fellowship are to train the fellow to become an independent investigator pursuing an academic position (e.g., Assistant Professor).

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Postdoctoral Fellow is a specialized healthcare professional trained in clinical practice, health service research, and academia. The Postdoctoral Fellow is a highly collaborative, self-motivated, and creative individual who is adaptable to new processes and has the capacity to function independently. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be highly involved in community-engagement research practices and evidence-based clinical practice. 

This is a Grant Funded position.