Postdoctoral Fellow, College of Pharmacy, Dr. Kang lab

Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, College of Pharmacy, Dr. Kang lab ---- Hiring Department: College of Pharmacy ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Mar 31, 2027 ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: The University of Texas at Austin provides  competitive compensation plans  plus a  comprehensive benefits package  that includes: insurance and Teachers Retirement System (TRS)  retirement benefits ; paid vacation, sick and holiday  time off ; access to employee  professional development  and  wellness services ; the opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program; and more. The  College of Pharmacy  at The University of Texas at Austin welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of perspectives and experiences.  General Notes Although this position may perform work some work remotely (hybrid), as determined by supervisor and the needs of the college, the Postdoctoral Fellow role will require primary on-campus in-person work.  This position will occasionally be required to work additional hours or weekends to complete time-sensitive projects.  Purpose The Kang Research Group in the Division of Health Outcomes at The University of Texas College of Pharmacy invites applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship aimed at preparing independent academic researchers in health outcomes research and health disparities. The selected fellow will work primarily with Dr. Hyeun Ah Kang, whose research focuses on assessing health policy impacts on vulnerable populations, evaluating treatment and guideline adherence, analyzing health care resource utilization and costs, identifying predictors of clinical and economic outcomes, and examining health disparities using large, real-world databases (e.g., Texas Medicaid, Merative™ MarketScan®, and the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey [MEPS], with a particular focus on sickle cell disease, opioid utilization, and cancer disparities). For more information, visit  https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/directory/hyeun-ah-kang . Responsibilities Design and conduct independent and collaborative research studies in health outcomes research, health policy, and health disparities, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Lead and contribute to all phases of the research process, including study conceptualization, protocol development, data acquisition, data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. Analyze large, real-world health care databases (e.g., Medicaid claims, commercial claims, and national survey data) using advanced quantitative methods, primarily in SAS, and incorporate emerging analytic approaches such as machine learning as appropriate. Evaluate the impact of health care policies, medication utilization patterns, treatment adherence, and clinical and economic outcomes, with emphasis on conditions such as sickle cell disease, opioid use, and cancer disparities. Prepare high-quality manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and contribute to the dissemination of findings through conference abstracts, posters, and oral presentations. Participate in grant development activities, including drafting specific aims, study designs, and analytic plans for external funding applications. Engage in scholarly activities such as literature reviews, seminars, workshops, and other professional activities to strengthen expertise in health outcomes research and scientific communication. Collaborate effectively with faculty, research staff, and interdisciplinary teams within and outside The University of Texas at Austin. Demonstrate increasing independence in research productivity while working closely with Dr. Kang for mentorship and career development. Other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications PhD or equivalent degree in health outcomes research, health economics, public health, or a related field, earned within the past three years  Strong database management and quantitative data analysis skills (SAS preferred) Experience with large health care data (e.g., public/private health insurance claims data, electronic health records, registry data, or national survey data) Experience with or willing to learn machine-learning techniques Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems Ability to work independently and in teams  Excellent communication and writing skills Evidence of a publication record  A strong work ethic Preferred Qualifications Prior experience conducting health policy or health disparities research. Experience analyzing medication utilization, adherence, or health care costs. Exposure to causal inference methods, quasi-experimental designs, or advanced statistical techniques. Experience preparing grant applications. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in an academic research environment. Salary Range $58,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Open office environment Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Will be occasionally required to work after hours and on weekends to complete time-sensitive projects Required Materials *application may not be considered if all required materials are not submitted* Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important:  You will be prompted to submit your Resume/CV in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials as listed above will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application