Post Doctoral Fellow
 University of Arkansas | |
life insurance, sick time
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 United States, Arkansas, Little Rock | |
| 4301 West Markham Street (Show on map) | |
 Aug 13, 2026 | |
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Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Type of Position:Fellow Job Type:RegularWork Shift: Sponsorship Available: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department:COP | Pharmaceutical Evaluation & Implementation (Jacob T. Painter)Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Division of Pharmaceutical Evaluation & Policy in the UAMS College of Pharmacy seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to an NIH-funded R01 evaluating the effectiveness, equity implications, and cost-effectiveness of pharmacist scope-of-practice policies for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. The fellow will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team in pharmaceutical policy, health services research, epidemiology, HIV prevention, health economics, and simulation modeling.The fellow will conduct analyses using medical and pharmacy claims data to examine the effects of pharmacist scope-of-practice policies on PrEP initiation, prescription abandonment, retention in care, use of oral and injectable PrEP, and new HIV diagnoses. Responsibilities will include constructing longitudinal study cohorts, developing and validating claims-based outcome measures, integrating claims data with policy and geographic data, and applying causal inference and quasi-experimental methods to evaluate policy effects. The fellow will also collaborate with the research team to incorporate empirical findings into an agent-based model and cost-effectiveness analysis and to translate study findings into a decision-support toolkit for public health agencies and policymakers. The fellow is expected to lead and co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts, prepare abstracts and presentations for scientific meetings, contribute to progress reports and grant proposals, document reproducible analytic workflows, and provide research guidance to students and research assistants. The position will provide structured mentorship in causal inference, claims-data analysis, health policy evaluation, simulation modeling, economic evaluation, scientific writing, and grant development to support progression toward an independent research career. Salary will be commensurate with experience, expertise, and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences guidelines. Qualifications:
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Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: Curriculum VitaeOptional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check RequiredThis position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Sitting, Standing Occasional Physical Activity:Walking Benefits Eligible:Yes | |