Postdoctoral Fellow - Heike McKinney Lab

About Us : The   Heike McKinney   Laboratory is at the forefront of investigating   clinical outcomes in children born with a cleft lip and/or palate and applying informatics and data science approaches to improving clinical care   for affected families .    We are dedicated to advancing   clinical practice through generating new knowledge applying epidemiologic, health sciences, mixed methods and data science approaches to facilitate   the understanding of   feeding, nutrition and growth in children born with a cleft . We are also at the forefront of   developing a   global   learning health network so craniofacial teams can learn from each other and adopt practices that improve care for all chil d ren with a cleft.    Responsibilities : The successful candidate will contribute to our ongoing research endeavors by:   Developing scientific skills commensurate with the post-doctoral level   Preparation and submission of manuscripts    Respond to reviewers and submit revised manuscripts getting manuscripts to finish line   Analyze and write code for analysis for publications   Preparing and submitting abstracts    Presenting at local,   regional   and national   conferences   Conducting research and development activities in support of assigned projects    Protocol development and review    Data analysis    Review code written by others   Contribute to study reports, statistical analysis plans and grant applications    Training in the conduct of research   and research ethics     Work closely under supervision to implement research projects that further the understanding and development of   growth in children with cleft and learning health networks   Communicate with PIs and research management on a regular basis    Required Education and Experience Doctorate degree (PhD/DVM/MD) in specialty area from an accredited university training program. Experience using basic research techniques of specialty area. Preferred The ideal candidate will   possess   a PhD in a   methods   related field and have strong writing abilities. This may include   advanced   p roficiency   and skills   in   analysis and research   methods related to clinical research methods, e.g., epidemiology, health services,   data science.   The   successful   candidate will have   a track record   of publishing peer reviewed articles as   both   first   author   and co-author.  The candidate will have   evidence of   strong communication   skills and ability to work in a team with individuals ’   expertise   far from their own.   They will have e xperience and/or interest in conducting research on children with craniofacial and/or dental conditions or clear rationale for interest in becoming part of the field.   Compensation Range $80,172 per year Guidance :   The postdoctoral fellow will receive funding, focused mentoring, experience and training in clinical   research   and will   further develop their   expertise in   epidemiology, health services, data science related to caring for children with a cleft.   The fellowship is designed to prepare the post-doctoral level trainee for a career in an academic or non-profit multidisciplinary setting   focused on health of vulnerable children and/or those with craniofacial, oral and/or dental conditions .   Application Process : To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing your research interests and career goals, along with a current CV and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.   Please note   f unding for the position is   currently   limited   for   up   to 2 years   based on progress .   Qualified individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.   Join Us in Advancing Cleft Care : This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to   optimizing care for children with a cleft lip and/or palate . Join us in our quest to make breakthrough discoveries with profound implications for   child   health and well-being.   Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors . Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.   Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits . About Us Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.  Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As