June 22, 2022
| Faculty Member | Meghan Lane-Fall |
|---|---|
| Position Type | NIH Grant |
| Number of Slots | 1 |
| School | Perelman School of Medicine |
| Organization | Anesthesiology and Critical Care |
| Description | The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher. This position is funded by the National Institutes of Health, grant number 1R01HL153735-02. The goals of the 5-year (2020-2024) multicenter research study are to: 1) Ascertain determinants of operating room (OR) to intensive care unit (ICU) handoff protocol adoption and use in 12 adult and pediatric ICUs in five health systems, 2) Adapt OR to ICU handoff protocols using engineering approaches and select tailored implementation strategies, 3) Test the effectiveness of tailored, multifaceted, multilevel implementation strategies, and 4) Design and create a digital toolkit for other ICUs to identify implementation determinants, customize an OR-to-ICU handoff protocol, and select appropriate implementation strategies. The applicant will be responsible for: a) qualitative data analysis, b) data collection in clinical and/or virtual settings, c) development and execution of handoff implementation strategies (with PI assistance) e) drafting of manuscripts, and f) management of study logistics including organization, administration, data collection, and oversight of research assistants. Data collection will be shared between sites, but the Postdoctoral Researcher will be based at the University of Pennsylvania location. Travel to collaborating sites may be necessary; travel-related costs will be reimbursed. COVID-19 statement: Consistent with NIH guidance, Penn and the Lane-Fall lab are committed to ensuring the safety of all human participants and research staff engaged in human subjects research. All on-site work will be conducted in accordance with COVID-related modifications to University policies on research meant to minimize risk to research staff and participants. This full-time research position includes full benefits. |
| Qualifications | The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in implementation science, psychology, sociology, organizational management, nursing, or a related area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in qualitative methods (including focus groups, observation, interview) as well as experience or interest in thematic coding. The ideal candidate will have training in implementation science, but training will be provided or supplemented as necessary for the selected candidate. All applicants should demonstrate strong writing abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in research teams. |
| Requirement | Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. |
| Contact | To apply, please e-mail a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter (with a statement of research interests, names/e-mail addresses of two references, and desired start date) to the PI: LaneMe@upenn.edu. Meghan Lane-Fall, MD, MSHP, FCCM Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care & Epidemiology 423 Guardian Drive 309 Blockley Hall Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA Email: laneme@upenn.edu |