Position DescriptionThe Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research center at the University of Washington. Its mission is to deliver to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. IHME carries out its mission through a range of projects within different research areas including: the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors; Future Health Scenarios; Costs and Cost Effectiveness; Local Burden of Disease; Resource Tracking; and Impact Evaluations. Our vision is to provide policymakers, donors, and researchers with the highest-quality quantitative evidence base so all people live long lives in full health. IHME is committed to providing the evidence base necessary to help solve the world's most important health problems. This requires creativity and innovation, which is cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment that respects and appreciates differences, embraces collaboration, and invites the voices of all IHME team members. IHME has an excellent opportunity for three Postdoctoral Scholars to join the Gender Equality Metrics team. This position will work on developing and conducting novel analyses, leading efforts to develop and experiment with alternative modeling and data approaches. Using established modeling tools and through creation of novel code, postdoctoral scholars incorporate all relevant data to produce the most up-to-date and scientifically credible results. There are multiple research areas within the team, including (1) measuring the primary and secondary impacts of COVID-19 by sex, quantifying gender gaps across all diseases and risk factors estimated by the Global Burden of Diseases Study; (2) assessing social and economic barriers to gender equality in health, and developing an index of gender equality in health; and (3) modeling need, demand, and use of family planning services at a local geographic scale (e.g., district level). We are looking for someone ready to advance their career in global health research. As a Postdoctoral Scholar you will be a lead on your research team by contributing to research design and training and mentoring junior staff. IHME researchers analyze and produce key estimates for their assigned research team and assess all available relevant quantitative data - including those on causes of death, epidemiology, and a range of determinants such as education and income - from surveys, vital registration, censuses, literature, registries, and administrative records. You will be integrally involved in producing, critiquing, improving, and disseminating results. You are someone that is capable of keeping your team on track to meet deadlines and research objectives. You have experience with the publication process, and at IHME, you will build out your portfolio with several peer-reviewed papers. You thrive in a collaborative work environment and are capable of working on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines. You keep current of recent scientific, engineering, and technical advances and are able to translate these into your research. Anticipated start date is early Spring 2021. This position is contingent on project funding availability. Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are initially for 12-months with opportunities to renew. Appointment not to exceed 5 years, including postdoctoral experience(s) at other institutions. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
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