VA MIRECC Postdoctoral Data Science Fellowship in Trauma and PTSD Research
A two-year postdoctoral fellowship at SF VA/UCSF trains data scientists in trauma and PTSD research through mentored projects, seminars, and advanced data science methods.
Funder: USCF - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Due Dates: November 15, 2024 (application review begins) | Rolling until filled
Funding Amounts: Two-year salaried postdoctoral fellowship; standard VA OAA stipend and benefits.
Summary: Two-year advanced postdoctoral fellowship training data scientists for research careers in trauma and PTSD, with mentored research, seminars, and hands-on experience at the SF VA/UCSF.
Key Information: Application review starts Nov 15; positions remain open until filled.
Description
This is a two-year postdoctoral advanced fellowship based at the San Francisco VA Health Care System, affiliated with the Sierra Pacific MIRECC and UCSF. It is designed for individuals with prior experience in data science or data analysis who aim to become leading researchers in the field of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program provides intensive mentored research, state-of-the-art educational experiences, and a robust seminar series featuring leading experts in trauma, PTSD, and data science.
Fellows receive training in clinical mental health research, data science methodologies (including big data and quantitative methods relevant to the VA’s national electronic health database), and career development (e.g., grant and manuscript preparation, mentorship). The curriculum includes multi-site workshops, weekly biostatistical consultations, and in-person seminars focused on PTSD research methodologies. Fellows are expected to devote 75% of their time to their own research and educational activities and 25% to a data science project for the San Francisco VA.
