Post Doctoral Fellow

10/17/2026

Fellow

Regular

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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):

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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 ask recruitment.

CPH | HBHE Callaghan-Koru

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will hire a postdoctoral fellow to support implementation research within grant-funded maternal health projects. This opportunity is ideal for quantitative or mixed-methods researchers who desire to have a positive impact on maternal health while strengthening their expertise and publication record in implementation research, quality improvement, and health behavior. The fellow will contribute to conceptualizing research questions from project and study data, analyzing data, and developing manuscripts for publication.

The fellow will also contribute to designing and operationalizing data collection for evaluation of program activities. The fellow will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team with collaborators across the UAMS College of Public Health, the UAMS Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative, and the Arkansas Center for Women’s and Infants Health. The team partners closely with state agencies and external healthcare organizations.

The fellow will be hired for an initial term of approximately 18 months, with opportunities to extend contingent on funding.

Applicants must upload a writing sample and three (3) academic references along with their CV/resume to be considered for the position.

Doctoral degree in public health, social/behavioral sciences, or a related field required.

• Formal coursework or professional training in implementation science, quality improvement, or organizational psychology; advanced quantitative analysis training; some qualitative research…