Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Epidemiology/Decision Science)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

4d • $60,000 - $75,564

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Health Economics Section of the Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, led by Dr. Dhruv Kazi, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join our team. Our group is devoted to addressing the most pressing questions in cardiovascular medicine and population health using state-of-the-science methods in epidemiology, economics, and decision science. Our work, primarily funded by the NIH, examines comparative effectiveness of therapies in high-risk populations, the real-world cost-effectiveness of novel cardiovascular prevention strategies, and the economic and health impacts of clinical and policy interventions. The postdoctoral fellow will adapt an established simulation model for cardiovascular disease to address contemporary questions in cardiometabolic prevention and treatment. As such, we are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience in simulation modeling of chronic diseases, including hands-on experience with building a simulation model using statistical/modeling software, derivation and implementation of key inputs, model validation and calibration, and interpretation and dissemination of findings to a broad audience. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a team whose research is: · Regularly published in high-impact journals like Circulation, JACC, and JAMA Cardiology · Presented at major national and international conferences · Cited in clinical guidelines and influential in shaping drug pricing, coverage decisions, and health policy. · Our work on the value and affordability of cardiovascular interventions has helped millions of individuals access high-quality, affordable care. What We Offer: · Opportunities to work on projects that may involve building, validating, and applying disease simulation models (Experience with modeling in R preferred, TreeAge experience also welcome) · A collaborative, mission-driven, interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, and health economics · Close mentorship from Dr. Dhruv Kazi and senior faculty across the Smith Center · Opportunities to lead first-author papers and contribute to multiple team science projects · Protected time for research, skill development, and career planning · Access to rich data sources and modeling infrastructure · Partnering with other members of the team to extract insights from large clinical and administrative datasets · Competitive salary and full benefits, aligned with NIH postdoctoral scales · A vibrant academic community within BIDMC, Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. This position is designed for individuals pursuing advanced postdoctoral training in preparation for a successful independent research career after two years in this position. We are committed to the future success of our fellows, regardless of whether they pursue careers in academia or industry.

Requirements

• A PhD, or equivalent in decision science, economics, biostatistics, computer science, epidemiology, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in simulation modeling of chronic diseases
• Proficiency in R (or modeling experience in TreeAge with willingness to transition to R)
• Knowledge of cardiovascular epidemiology
• A track record of scholarly productivity (e.g., manuscripts, conference abstracts)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Doctoral Degree or M.D.
• 0-1 year of postdoctoral research experience in academic or industrial lab setting, and/or teaching assistantship in a university setting, and/or residency, and/or clinical duties beyond that of the qualifying doctoral degree.

Responsibilities

• Abides by the institutional policies of BIDMC relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data storage and management. (essential)
• As a member of the research team, actively pursues research under the supervision of a principal investigator while developing skills for independent work. (essential)
• Receives training in and performs duties contributing to the investigational work of the team including formulation of research questions and design, conduct of experiments, and evaluation of results. (essential)
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI. (essential)
• Develops expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/ physics/clinical research. Develops proficiency with research tools and equipment. Develops ability to work with more independence as the fellowship progresses (essential)
• Develops new ideas that promote current research; brings new expertise to the research program. (essential)
• teaching skills and provide supervision of students and their projects when appropriate. (essential)
• Engages in collaborative meetings with other research groups. Attends and leads scientific seminars. (essential)
• Learns to identify, acknowledge and correct deficiencies in one's own performance. (essential)
• Under the direction of PI, pursues/secures independent funding near the end of the fellowship. (essential)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and full benefits, aligned with NIH postdoctoral scales

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree