Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Research Fellow, Implementation Science
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Overview
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Implementation Science at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (North Carolina) to advance NIH-funded research on substance use and HIV. The fellow will contribute to projects focused on expanding pharmacy-based HIV and overdose prevention services and developing tailored interventions for women who inject drugs in the South. This 2-3 year position offers interdisciplinary collaboration, career development support (including preparation for K awards), and opportunities to build expertise in human-centered design, mixed methods, implementation science, and policy translation.
Candidates with a PhD in epidemiology, public health, behavioral health, or related fields and strong interest in HIV/substance use research are encouraged to apply. The position involves collaboration with the Center for Addiction Research, the Maya Angelou Research Center for Healthy Communities (MARCH), and the Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
Position Highlights
Duration of two to three years, with mentorship and support for career development, including preparation for independent research funding (e.g., K awards).
Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment engaging experts in HIV prevention, substance use, implementation science, community-engaged research, data science, pharmacy, and health outcomes.
Access to research and programming support through affiliated centers.
Opportunities to develop expertise in human-centered design, mixed methods research, intervention science, and health policy translation.
Support for publishing research findings and establishing an independent research trajectory.
Projects Pharmacy Access to HIV and Overdose Prevention:
This project assesses the availability and regional differences in HIV and overdose prevention services offered through pharmacies in Illinois and North Carolina. Using mystery shopper calls, qualitative interviews, and mixed methods, the fellow will contribute to developing strategies to expand pharmacy-based prevention services aligned with the End the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative. The work aims to inform policy and improve healthcare access in community settings.
Implementation and Behavioral Research on HIV Prevention:
Strategies for reducing HIV acquisition risk among women who inject drugs in the southern U.S. The researcher will assist in developing, refining, and piloting tailored interventions, including contingency management and positive affect strategies, to improve prevention outcomes. This includes intervention design, pilot testing, and implementation science research.
Qualifications Candidates should possess a PhD in epidemiology, health services research, behavioral health, public health, or related fields, with strong interest or experience in HIV prevention and substance use research. Experience with pharmacy-based services or community-engaged research is desirable.
Application Guidelines Please submit CV, cover letter, and contact information for references.
Benefits and Compensation Pay range: $30.15 - $45.25 per hour. Benefits eligible.
Base compensation listed within the stated pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
Premium pay such as shift differentials and on-call compensation where applicable
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off and comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program
About Wake Forest and Partners Wake Forest University School of Medicine is associated with interdisciplinary research in HIV prevention and substance use. This position involves collaboration with affiliated centers and partners to advance NIH-funded research goals.
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Candidates with a PhD in epidemiology, public health, behavioral health, or related fields and strong interest in HIV/substance use research are encouraged to apply. The position involves collaboration with the Center for Addiction Research, the Maya Angelou Research Center for Healthy Communities (MARCH), and the Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
Position Highlights
Duration of two to three years, with mentorship and support for career development, including preparation for independent research funding (e.g., K awards).
Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment engaging experts in HIV prevention, substance use, implementation science, community-engaged research, data science, pharmacy, and health outcomes.
Access to research and programming support through affiliated centers.
Opportunities to develop expertise in human-centered design, mixed methods research, intervention science, and health policy translation.
Support for publishing research findings and establishing an independent research trajectory.
Projects Pharmacy Access to HIV and Overdose Prevention:
This project assesses the availability and regional differences in HIV and overdose prevention services offered through pharmacies in Illinois and North Carolina. Using mystery shopper calls, qualitative interviews, and mixed methods, the fellow will contribute to developing strategies to expand pharmacy-based prevention services aligned with the End the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative. The work aims to inform policy and improve healthcare access in community settings.
Implementation and Behavioral Research on HIV Prevention:
Strategies for reducing HIV acquisition risk among women who inject drugs in the southern U.S. The researcher will assist in developing, refining, and piloting tailored interventions, including contingency management and positive affect strategies, to improve prevention outcomes. This includes intervention design, pilot testing, and implementation science research.
Qualifications Candidates should possess a PhD in epidemiology, health services research, behavioral health, public health, or related fields, with strong interest or experience in HIV prevention and substance use research. Experience with pharmacy-based services or community-engaged research is desirable.
Application Guidelines Please submit CV, cover letter, and contact information for references.
Benefits and Compensation Pay range: $30.15 - $45.25 per hour. Benefits eligible.
Base compensation listed within the stated pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training
Premium pay such as shift differentials and on-call compensation where applicable
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off and comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program
About Wake Forest and Partners Wake Forest University School of Medicine is associated with interdisciplinary research in HIV prevention and substance use. This position involves collaboration with affiliated centers and partners to advance NIH-funded research goals.
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