Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Comparative Effectiveness and Child Health
General Information
The fellowship is designed to provide training and research experience relevant to valuation of child health using decision science and economic evaluation approaches. Established methods for conducting cost-effectiveness or comparative effectiveness studies in adult populations often require modification or novel approaches for application to pediatric populations. Ongoing research studies include health state valuation, preference assessment, cost-effectiveness analysis, comparative effectiveness, and conjoint analysis.
This fellowship focuses on methods and applications of decision science and economic evaluation in the context of comparative effectiveness and child health. Post-doctoral fellows are expected to collaborate on established projects and are encouraged to conduct independent research relating to economic evaluation methods for valuing child health with an emphasis on study inception, manuscript writing, and applying for grants. Fellows are also encouraged to pursue research related to the development of new approaches for valuing child health interventions. The CHEAR Unit’s resources and collaborative support enable post-doctoral fellows to build their own research programs. The University of Michigan has a vibrant health policy community and fellows are encouraged to take advantage of educational and research opportunities at the School of Public Health and the newly-founded Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.
Eligibility
This fellowship is designed for applicants with doctoral-level training in public health, public policy, decision sciences, management science, economics, or related fields. All requirements of the PhD or equivalent terminal degree must be completed before the post-doctoral research fellow appointment can begin. Fellows are selected on the basis of previous academic or professional achievements and demonstrated commitment to the field of comparative effectiveness and child health research. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
A complete application consists of the following:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae; this should include standard information such as education, positions held, relevant research experiences, awards, funding, and a publication list if applicable. Please define clearly your current status with respect to PhD.
- A brief statement describing your goals and proposed research project for the Fellowship (1,000 words or less).
- One writing sample (e.g., report, unpublished manuscript, published paper, etc.) that demonstrates the applicant’s interest in comparative effectiveness.
- One letter of reference from a person who is familiar with your professional and academic qualifications to be sent directly to the Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship office electronically or by mail.
Please submit application materials by February 28, 2013 electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to:
Lisa Prosser, PhD
Associate Professor
Dept of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, University of Michigan Medical School
Dept of Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Director, Program for Comparative Effectiveness and Child Health
CHEAR Unit, Division of General Pediatrics
300 N. Ingalls St., Room 6A14
Phone: 734-232-1077, Fax: 734-764-2599
Email:
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Kara Lamarand, MPH
Project Coordinator
CHEAR Unit, Division of General Pediatrics
300 N. Ingalls St., Room 6A12
Phone: 734-647-7970, Fax: 734-764-2599
Email:
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