Postdoctoral Scholar in Pharmacoepidemiology

Overview

The research laboratory of Dr. Jenny Wei at the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is seeking a full‑time postdoctoral scholar in pharmacoepidemiology who is interested in the real‑world use, effectiveness, and safety of medications among older adults or patients with cancer. This is a one‑year position with an immediate start date and can be extended based on performance for up to three years.

The scholar will receive an annual salary based on the NIH salary scale, and the salary will be commensurate with experience.

• Write analytical protocols
• Analyze large secondary datasets
• Develop and implement research statistical methodologies
• Draft research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation
• Coordinate meetings with external collaborators
• Assist in preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding
• Initiate a pharmacoepidemiologic research project and receive training in grant proposal writing

• Ph.D. in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmaceutical health services research, or related disciplines
• Experience in conducting pharmaceutical health services research and analyzing large secondary datasets, including but not limited to administrative claims data, electronic health records, national surveys, and disease registries
• Advanced skills in SAS programming

• Location:
  
  Parks Hall (0273)
• Position Type:
  Term (Fixed Term)
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: First Shift
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

To be considered, please include a cover letter with a summary of research experience and a CV with a full list of publications, together with names and contact details of two or more references. After initial screening of applications, letters of reference will be requested on behalf of competitive candidates.

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