[AISWorld] University of Maryland: Post Doctoral Position in Health Information Systems Research

[Ritu Agarwal]

*Faculty Posting*

*Research Associate - Postdoctoral Research Fellow*

*Position Number: 120485*

*Non-Tenured, Contractual Position*


 *The Center for Health Information and Decision Systems* (CHIDS), located
in the Department of Operations & Information Technologies (DO&IT) at the
Robert H. Smith School of Business, invites applications for a *postdoctoral
position in Health Information Systems Research.  *CHIDS has a vibrant
research agenda focused on improving the processes, quality, and outcomes
of healthcare through the introduction and integration of information and
decision technologies into the health care system.  Research conducted in
the center is multidisciplinary and applies multiple methods, both
quantitative and qualitative, to analyze, plan, and experiment with
policies and practices in healthcare.  Publication in high-quality
peer-reviewed outlets is expected.  CHIDS offers a nurturing environment
for mentorship, professional development and career growth from which a
successful applicant to this position may benefit.

One of 13 schools and colleges located on the University of Maryland,
College Park campus, the Robert H. Smith School of Business (Smith) is a
recognized leader in management research and education for the global
economy. A comprehensive business school, Smith offers undergraduate,
full-time and part-time MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, and non-degree executive
education programs as well as outreach services to the corporate community.
The school is consistently ranked among the top business schools by leading
business publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times,
Business Week, and The Wall Street Journal.

Opportunities exist to engage in research projects focused on:

   - Healthcare analytics
   - Comparative effectiveness
   - Health systems
   - Mobile and wearable devices in health
   - Health economics and disparities
   - Observation and modeling analyses of policies and practices
   - Survey-based and patient-reported outcomes
   - Quality and implementation
   - Digital health entrepreneurship and innovation research and translation

This is a one year contractual position. The successful applicant will be
interested in developing and advancing a scientific program of research in
one or more of these areas. The start date for the postdoctoral research
fellow is January 1, 2015.  Later start dates can be explored for the ideal
candidate. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:

60% - Develop and conduct high quality research to be published in top tier
journals

25% - Provide research design and technical assistance to investigators

15% - Apply for external funding opportunities

*Minimum Qualifications: *Candidates should have a Ph.D. already in hand or
firmly expected by *June 2015* in information systems or a relevant
discipline, demonstrated ability to publish in top academic journals, and
have a record of, or potential for excellent teaching (preferably at the
MBA level) and service.

*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*

   1. A thorough understanding of a range of research methods and paradigms.
   2. Evidence of an ability to develop a line of inquiry as an independent
   researcher who will be able to enhance national/international research
   capacity and add value in an area of existing research strength to CHIDS
   3. Demonstrable experience of writing papers for publication in academic
   journals, related to the specified area.
   4. A research and/or publication plan to be developed further with the
   help of the mentor.
   5. Potential to develop proposals for funded research in the field of
   the fellowship.
   6. The ability to contribute to teaching on appropriate courses at
   Masters /doctoral level.
   7. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate
   effectively.
   8. The ability to work as a member of a team.
   9. A commitment to an academic career in higher education or service.

*Applying*. *Please note that this is a one year contractual position. *When
applying, please upload a PDF version of the following:

• A cover letter which explains your interest in the position and your
qualifications for it, and which also discusses your research plans for the
60% of the position that is free (self-directed) research.

• A curriculum vitae including publications and evidence of teaching
ability, which includes the name and e-mail address/telephone number for
two references

• A writing sample (preferably a published article)

• A summary and table of contents of your dissertation (or the entire
dissertation)



Applications must be submitted no later than *November 30, 2014* at
https://ejobs.umd.edu. The position number is: 120485. Earlier submission
is encouraged for best consideration.  Questions about the position may be
directed to Kenyon Crowley, CHIDS deputy director, at
kcrowley at rhsmith.umd.edu.


For more information about the University of Maryland, please visit
www.maryland.edu.

For more information about the Robert H. Smith School of Business, visit
our Web site at www.rhsmith.umd.edu.



For more information about the Center for Health Information and Decision
Systems, visit http://ter.ps/chids.





*The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy
of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation,
physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin,
marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities
and women are encouraged to apply.*



-- 
Ritu Agarwal

Professor and Dean's Chair of Information Systems
Chair, Department of Decision, Operations, and Information Technologies
Director, Center for Health Information and Decision Systems
Robert H. Smith School of Business
4327 Van Munching Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD  20742-1815
301.405.3121 TEL
301.405.8655 FAX
http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/chids
http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/faculty/ragarwal
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