Post Doctoral Fellow in Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Hiring Department

Post Doctoral Fellow

School of Social Work

College of Health Sciences

University of Missouri – Columbia

Job Description

The College of Health Sciences – School of Social Work at the
University of Missouri (MU) – Columbia invites applications for a
full-time, 12-month Post Doctoral Fellow position.

About the Department/Program

The mission of the MU-SSW is to promote leadership for social and
economic justice by preparing students for professional excellence
and leadership in practice, research, and policy. MU-SSW has 23
full time faculty (52% tenure/tenure track and 48% non-tenure
track) and two full-time staff. The School offers degrees at the
BSW, MSW, and PhD levels, and has an MSW/MPH dual degree program
and an MSW/PhD joint program of study. Presently, the school has
about 450 students (Pre-majors, BSWs, MSWs, and PhDs). As a school,
we are committed to a diverse educational environment and promote
social work practice that enhances resources, enables access to
services, promotes advocacy, and engenders change. The School was
recently ranked in the top ten nationally of comparable
research-intensive schools of social work in Academic Analytics, a
tool comparing scholarly work, citations, federal grant funding,
and national awards. Visit our website at http://ssw.missouri.edu/
for more information and to learn about our faculty’s research and
teaching. MU is a member of the Association of American
Universities, a state land grant institution, and a Carnegie
Foundation designated Doctoral/Research University. Our 33,000
on-campus students arrive from every state and 120 countries.

Position Overview

The Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantitative and Qualitative Research
will play a key role in supporting the implementation science and
mixed-methods evaluation components of this multi-site HRSA
HIV/AIDS Bureau Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS)
initiative. Working under the supervision of the Multiple Principal
Investigators (MPIs), the fellow will contribute to the design,
implementation, analysis, and dissemination of quantitative,
qualitative, mixed-methods, and implementation science research
activities across participating Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
implementation sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and refinement of semi-structured

interview guides, focus group protocols, and qualitative data
collection instruments for clients, providers, organizational
leaders, and community partners.

• Participate in site visits to conduct interviews, focus groups,

implementation observations, and organizational assessments.

• Systematically document implementation barriers and

facilitators, intervention adaptations, implementation strategies,
fidelity, and de-implementation activities using established
implementation science frameworks.

• Conduct qualitative data management, coding, thematic analysis,

memoing, and synthesis using qualitative data analysis software
(e.g., NVivo or similar platforms).

• Integrate qualitative findings with quantitative results to

support mixed-methods analyses and interpretation of
implementation, client, and service outcomes.

• Contribute to rapid-cycle evaluation reports, continuous

quality improvement activities, implementation toolkits, and
recommendations for practice improvement.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of quantitative

evaluation activities across participating implementation
sites.

• Conduct quantitative data management, cleaning, and statistical

analyses of implementation, client, and service outcomes.

• Apply appropriate statistical methods, including multivariable

regression, longitudinal analysis, and multilevel modeling, as
relevant to the evaluation design and available data.

• Examine variation in implementation outcomes, service

engagement, and retention in HIV care across participating sites
and populations.

• Integrate quantitative and qualitative findings to identify

factors associated with successful implementation, sustainability,
and scalability of evidence-informed interventions.

• Assist in the preparation of learning collaborative materials,

implementation briefs, technical reports, and cross-site summaries
for HRSA HAB, ITAP, and participating implementation sites.

• Support dissemination of project findings through peer-reviewed

manuscripts, conference presentations, technical reports, and other
scholarly products.

• Provide qualitative and implementation science technical

assistance to participating implementation sites, as
appropriate.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for this position:

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in

social work, public health, health services research,
implementation science, behavioral or social sciences, nursing,
epidemiology, or a closely related field by the anticipated start
date. ABD may be considered.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Experience conducting health-related research with

multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate research findings through

scholarly manuscripts, presentations, reports, or other
dissemination products.

• Ability to work collaboratively with investigators, project

staff, community partners, healthcare organizations, and other
stakeholders.

• Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative research

methods, including statistical analysis, qualitative data
collection and analysis, or mixed-methods research. Familiarity
with statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, Stata, or SPSS) and/or
qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo) is desirable.

• Ability and willingness to travel to participating

implementation sites for interviews, focus groups, observations,
organizational assessments, and other project activities.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative,

multidisciplinary research team and to contribute positively to
team-based projects.

• Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed

publications, conference presentations, technical reports, or other
research products.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the

ability to present research findings to both scientific and
non-scientific audiences.

• Demonstrated potential for continued scholarly growth and

development as an independent researcher.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines,

and contribute reliably to complex, multi-site research
projects.

• Experience working with community partners, healthcare

organizations, patients, or other stakeholders in research or
evaluation activities.

• Interest in developing expertise in implementation science,

mixed-methods research, HIV services research, and
community-engaged research.

• Experience contributing to manuscript development, abstracts,

conference presentations, grant-related products, or other forms of
scholarly dissemination.

• Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, adaptability,

and willingness to learn new methods and substantive areas.

• Potential to develop a coherent program of research that builds

on the training and mentorship opportunities available through the
fellowship.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience
of the applicant.

Application Materials

How to Apply

Please submit your application online through the University of
Missouri website at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (
search for Job Opening 61438 ). Your application should
include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter/Letter of interest describing the applicant's

interest in the position and relevant experience in HIV research or
practice, implementation science, mixed-methods research, and
community-based participatory or community-engaged research

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.

For questions about the position, please contact the Chair of the
Search Committee, Dr. Mansoo Yu, PhD at yuma@health.missouri.edu .

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.

Other Information

At the Mizzou College of Health Sciences https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/about/ , we work
every day to improve the health and well-being of individuals and
communities.

As the home of the most popular major on campus, we teach Mizzou
students who care about health and are dedicated to serving others.
In addition to learning in the classroom, our students spend more
than 80,150 hours helping patients every year.

Our faculty are driven to solve real-world problems. They lead the
way by conducting research that has power and purpose. From
expanding the use of technology in health care to improving mental
health and learning in schools, we are discovering ways to make
life better for everyone.

Through clinics and community outreach programs, we provide vital
services to members of our community and training for our students.
We are proud to serve Missourians today while preparing the
workforce of tomorrow.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and
a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests.
Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its
location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and
travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia
is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple
hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone
County’s largest population center offering big-city culture,
activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is
home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts
more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your
career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire,
Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For
additional information on University benefits, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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