Position Requirements: 1. PhD or equivalent degree in medical informatics, statistics, epidemiology, public health, medical sociology, psychology, economics, or related fields.
2. Solid expertise and experience in quantitative research using clinical and health survey data.
3. Demonstrated skills in academic writing as indicated by scholarly publications.
4. Solid communication and teamwork skills and ethics.
5. Experience or training in grant writing is optional but desired.
We would prefer candidates who have training and research expertise in at least 3 out of the 6 areas listed below:
- Community-based health interventions
- Clinical trials and related methodologies
- Telemedicine for chronic disease management
- Primary data collection through surveys or health screening
- The role of AI in primary care delivery
- Innovative care models and associated medical reimbursements
Position Duties: 1. The Research Associate will work closely with Dr. Dejun Su, Professor and Vice Chair of Community Health, and other collaborators at the UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health to advance our work in the Whole Person Health (WPH) approach to chronic disease management, remote patient monitoring, community-engaged research and interventions, using AI to facilitate care delivery, and other research topics.
2. We expect the Research Associate to contribute to and occasionally lead grant applications, data collection and analysis, community and partner engagement, and scholarly publications in these areas.
3. Be creative in generating new research ideas that are significant, innovative, and feasible.
4. Maintain professional, close communication with Dr. Dejun Su and other team members in collaborative work.
5. It would be important for the Research Associate to be strategic about career development and conduct sponsored research in a particular area that will position and prepare the Research Associate for professional growth and success.
Application Instructions: Please submit the following materials as a single PDF:
1. Cover letter describing research interests, qualifications, and career goals.
2. Updated curriculum vitae.
3. Research statement (2 pages) outlining methodological expertise and experience related to the position requirements.
4. Writing sample (e.g., manuscript, dissertation chapter, or policy brief/report).
5. Contact information for three professional references.
Submit applications to Dr. Dejun Su with the subject line: Community Health Postdoctoral Research Associate Application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 15, 2026.
- Website: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/
- Salary: Commensurate with experience using NIH Stipend Levels
- Percent Time: 100
- Start Date: 10/01/2026
- Contact Name: Dejun Su
- Contact Email: [email protected]
Pay: From $63,480.00 per year
Work Location: In person
