Postdoctoral Fellow

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to advanced grant-funded research initiatives, data analysis, and intervention implementation. This role provides hands-on experience in behavioral health and implementation science research, and offers support for launching an independently-funded research career.

This hybrid role is based in Eugene, Oregon. It is anticipated to begin part-time and ramp up to a full-time position beginning in May or June 2025.

This position provides a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research that aims to impact public decision makers as well as behavioral health, child welfare, and criminal justice-involved populations. There will be substantial mentorship and career development support for an independent research career.

This position will have opportunities to present research at national conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

• Collaborate with senior research staff to conduct advanced research, including:

• Planning and executing data collection and advanced statistical analysis.
• Ensuring fidelity in intervention implementation and community partner engagement.
• Developing training curricula and supervising intervention implementation.
• Assisting in training and supervising data collection staff.
• Assisting with dissemination of research findings.

• Receive mentorship in pursuing extramural funding (e.g., NIH K-series awards, supplements) and participate in career development training.
• Attend professional conferences for continuing education and dissemination of research findings, serving as a primary or supporting presenter.
• Write or assist with writing grant progress reports and new grant applications.
• Lead components of large funding proposals or take the lead on smaller grant applications.
• Work with a mentor to develop qualifications for promotion to Research Scientist I.

• Doctorate in a health services or applied field (e.g., criminology, economics, epidemiology, nursing, psychology, psychiatry, public health, social work, sociology).
• Experience with measurement, statistics, psychometric analyses, methodology, qualitative/mixed methods analysis.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS), qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVIVO, MAXQDA), and advanced software (e.g., AMOS, MixORD).
• Familiarity with data collection and survey design platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), spreadsheets (Excel), and databases (Access, Dbase).
• Experience in training in human subjects’ research protocols and ethical conduct of research.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Preferred experience in investigative teams, training/supervision of clinical or research teams, and publishing journal articles.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders, including non-technical and clinical staff.
• Demonstrated flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work beyond standard hours to meet project deadlines and travel as needed.
• Preference for individuals with lived experience (e.g., recovery from substance use, former justice system involvement) and/or applicants from underrepresented populations.

 Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $63,706 -$71,514 annual salary. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

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