Post-doctoral Associate

As a postdoc in pharmaceutical outcomes, you will have the unique opportunity to train under the expert mentorship of Dr. Haesuk Park, an esteemed Associate Professor and renowned mentor in the field. You will become a valued member of our dynamic and collaborative research community within the POP department at the University of Florida. The candidate’s primary focus will be conducting literature reviews, analyzing large healthcare claims data or electronic health records (e.g., data cleaning, creating variables), applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis including machine learning, and building high quality prediction systems integrated with large health care datasets. Candidates will also assist faculty or students with statistical analysis on ongoing research or new research. Candidates will have experience with statistical or data mining software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R, Python, Salford, Access) and analyzing data from a range of projects related to pharmacoepidemiology, medication utilization, and health outcomes.

Duties include:

Data Management

• Perform database management, statistical analyses and manipulations using SAS, R, Access and visual basic programming
• Data mining using state-of-the-art methods such as deep learning
• Develop and implement programs to process and manipulate large datasets
• Provide data programming and analytic support on a range of research projects
• Preparation of presentations and manuscripts

Statistical Analysis

• Conduct analyses using machine learning methods
• Support study design, analysis plan data collection, and grant application
• Write statistical programming code in SAS (preferred), R, or STATA
• Conduct and participate in study review and data security and quality monitoring

Laboratory Management

• Interpret administrative regulations including HIPAA and policies related to statistical research studies
• Recommend new and improved programs to effectively manage studies
• Assure laboratory staff are in compliance with HIPAA regulations and other federal confidentiality standards

The University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, strives to stimulate a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion within an exceptional community of students, faculty and staff. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to developing leaders who respect, support and have a positive impact on all individuals.
In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy was the recipient of a 2021 Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

PhD degree in Health Outcomes, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacoepidemiology, Health Services Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, or Engineering with a focus on health outcome.

A background in pharmacy or similar clinical expertise is preferred but not required. Candidates are expected to have experience analyzing healthcare data (e.g., claims, EHR). Strong programming skills are highly desirable, depending on the specific topic areas of interest (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SQL). Strong writing and problem-solving skills are preferred. Training and experience in conducting machine learning analyses is preferred.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, CV, and list of 3 professional references.

As a part of our review we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. 

This is a time-limited position.

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

The position is available beginning immediately.

For additional information, you may contact:

Haesuk Park, PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy

UF College of Pharmacy, PO Box 100496, Gainesville, FL 32610-0496

HPark@cop.ufl.edu

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Associated of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.