Postdoctoral Fellowships in Community-Engaged Research (CEnR)
Location: University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Description: The PATIENTS Program (www.patients.umaryland.edu) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks applicants with qualitative research training to conduct community-research (CEnR) with activities funded by AHRQ, FDA, NIH, PCORI, the pharmaceutical industry, and foundations. Training includes mentored research and manuscript and grant-writing experiences; optional activities include coursework in CEnR or Patient- Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR). Fellows interact extensively with community partners as well as other researchers as part the portfolio of over 20 projects supported by The PATIENTS Program, including those under the direction of Drs. Claudia Baquet and C. Daniel Mullins.
Fellows receive a competitive salary and benefits.
Qualifications: Strong focus group/key informant interviewing and qualitative analysis skills and
an ability to work across diverse community settings are required. Candidates should have
excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. Experience with CEnR or
community-based participatory research (CBPR) among underserved populations is desired. A PhD or
equivalent degree and qualitative research training and/or experience are required.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and
three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until
the selected candidate is identified. The start date is flexible across June – August 2023.
To apply, please send applications (cover letter, cv, and 3 references) to:
patients@rx.umaryland.edu
PATIENTS Program PCOR Postdoctoral Fellowship 220 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
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qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
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