Postdoctoral Research Associate – Emergency Medicine

WashU IT

. Support the design and conduct of implementation-science focused studies, including hybrid effectiveness-implementation studies and pragmatic trials .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementation science methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative research techniques, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to scholarly outputs. Possesses strong skills in data interpretation, research ethics, and grant preparation to support independent research initiatives.

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Implementation Science MethodologiesQualitative And Quantitative ResearchScholarly Writing And PublicationsCollaboration Across DisciplinesData Interpretation Skills

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Hard Skills

Mixed-Methods ResearchData Collection And AnalysisResearch Ethics ComplianceGrant Proposal DevelopmentStatistical Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationCritical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health RecordsData Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Infectious Disease ResearchEpidemiologyPublic HealthHealth Services ResearchGlobal Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and conduct of implementation-science focused studies, including hybrid effectiveness-implementation studies and pragmatic trials
Lead qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyses, including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and electronic health record data
Evaluate implementation outcome measures such as fidelity, appropriateness, and sustainability of interventions, as well as clinical and service outcomes
Interrogate mechanisms driving program effectiveness and implementation using mixed-methods data
Develop an independent research agenda aligned with the Center’s mission and mentors’ expertise, with the goal of submitting a K-level training grant proposal
Collaborate with faculty mentors, multidisciplinary research teams, research staff, clinical partners, and community, domestic, and international collaborators
Evaluate and interpret research findings and contribute to documentation, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of results
Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentations, and other scholarly products
Develop a record of peer-reviewed publications consistent with the candidate’s research agenda
Contribute to grant preparation, progress reporting, development of new research questions, and preparation of proposals
Maintain accurate research records and comply with human-subjects protections, research ethics, regulatory requirements, confidentiality standards, data-management and security practices, and University policies
Participate in scholarly discussions, collaborative learning, and professional development activities while developing increasing research independence
Maintain collegial, collaborative, and professional working relationships with co-trainees, staff, faculty, and research partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree
Methodological training in implementation science
Research experience in infectious disease, epidemiology, public health, science, health services research, global health, or a related field
Experience with clinical, observational, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research
Experience with scholarly writing, such as peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, or manuscripts in preparation
Experience collaborating across disciplines, institutions, and with community partners
Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, organization, and data interpretation skills
Passion for translating research findings into practice, policy, or community-engaged action
Goal of becoming an independent NIH-funded investigator
Must satisfactorily perform essential functions of the position
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including criminal background check and applicable checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, vaccinations, and/or governmental registry checks
No specific work experience is required for this position
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package; eligibility subject to employment status, FTE workload, and weekly standard hours
Professional development activities
Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, when requested and absent undue hardship