Postdoctoral Associate – UF College of Dentistry, Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science (CDBS)

• PhD or equivalent in public health, health policy, health services research, data science, epidemiology or a related field.
• Strong data analytic skills, including experience with SAS and/or R.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Research & Analysis

• Conduct statistical analyses using large secondary datasets, including Medicaid claims, EHR, and EDR data.
• Contribute to manuscript development and submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Assist in grant writing and preparation of progress reports.
• Ensure proper data storage, security, and compliance with IRB and HIPAA regulations.
• Support an R01 project by assisting with data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation.

Project Management & Coordination

• Coordinate research activities across multiple institutions and teams.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings; maintain agendas, action items, and follow-ups.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and assignments using structured tools (e.g., Trello, Excel).
• Assist with formatting and submission of manuscripts to various journals.
• Maintain organized documentation of research progress and team communications.

Additional Responsibilities for funded R01 Project:

• Assist with onboarding and coordination of collaborators and consultants.
• Help manage timelines and deliverables specific to the R01 project.
• Support development of presentations and dissemination materials.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement and reporting activities.
• Help establish and maintain secure data storage systems and ensure regulatory compliance.

Appointment Details:

• This is a full-time position. Initial funding is available through March 2027, with potential for extension based on performance and future funding.

$65,000/year, commensurate with education/experience

• PhD or equivalent in public health, health policy, health services research, data science, epidemiology or a related field.
• Strong data analytic skills, including experience with SAS and/or R.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working with EHR/EDR data.
• Familiarity with oral health or cancer-related research.
• Prior experience in research coordination or project management.
• Knowledge of data compliance and secure data handling practices.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.