12/13/2011
Group Health Research Institute
Company Information: The Group Health Research Institute (GHRI, www.grouphealthresearch.org) is seeking a doctorally trained (PhD or MD/MPH) candidate for a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship. GHRI is a multidisciplinary research organization with successful programs in a wide range of clinical, epidemiologic, and health services research areas. Applications are sought from candidates working in one or more of the following areas: • Biostatistics • Cancer epidemiology • Comparative effectiveness research • Health services research The postdoctoral fellow will engage in a combination of independent, methodological, and collaborative research under the supervision of a GHRI faculty mentor. About GHRI: GHRI is a non-proprietary, public-interest research organization. Our mission is to improve health and health care, which we do both through our public-domain research and through our affiliation with Group Health (www.ghc.org), a nonprofit cooperative health plan in the Pacific Northwest. Group Health is strongly committed to evidence-based health care and the translation of research into practice. The GHRI faculty includes 60 scientific faculty members, including 7 with PhDs in biostatistics and 10 master’s level biostatisticians. Our research is primarily funded through federal grants. Total 2010 grant revenue exceeded $35 million. GHRI is an active member of a vibrant regional research community that includes the University of Washington, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the Seattle Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center.

Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship - Biostatistics or Epidemiology

Duties & Responsibilities: About the Fellowship: Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong interest in active collaboration in public domain interdisciplinary research, and strong letters of recommendation. They must also hold a relevant doctoral degree and have expertise and interests in at least one of the areas noted above. Persons working in other fields will not be considered for this fellowship, but are welcome to explore other possible positions by searching at www.ghc.org/careers. Finally, applicants should have training in one or more of the following areas: biostatistics, epidemiology, or health services. Potential mentors, depending on the successful candidate’s interests include: Diana Buist, PhD; Rebecca Hubbard, PhD; and/or Diana Miglioretti, PhD. Candidates can learn more about each of these investigators’ work at www.grouphealthresearch.org. Applications are due by February 15, 2012. The earliest start date will be July, 2012. The position is contingent upon available funding.

Position Qualifications: Candidates must hold a relevant doctoral degree and have expertise and interests in at least one of the following areas: • Biostatistics • Cancer epidemiology • Comparative effectiveness research • Health services research

Salary Range:

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Generous paid time off plan, very competitive retirement benefit options.

Web Site: www.ghc.org/careers

Application Address: Please go to www.ghc.org/careers and search for job 113467 for information on how to apply.

Contact Email: graves.ar@ghc.org

Application Deadline: 02/15/2012