How to Apply

To apply, please include the following combined into one document:

• A cover letter describing your research interests, experience, and career plans in the area of health services research
• A curriculum vitae
• One current letter of reference, preferably from a faculty member in your doctoral program
• A copy of your written work, either in progress or published

Job Summary

Health Services Research Fellowship Training Program

The Health Services Research Training program at the University of Michigan is seeking post-doctoral applicants to apply for our two-year training opportunity. This two-year training program is funded by a T32 training grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The start date of this position is between July 1st - September 1st 2025, however there is some flexibility on a case-by-case basis.

Program Directors: Andrew Ibrahim, MD, MS and Richard Hirth, PhD

Application Deadline: For full consideration apply by December 31st, 2024

About the Program

The objective of this training program is to train the next generation of researchers to address issues related to quality, safety, effectiveness, access, and costs in the health system. There are four broad pedagogical competencies:

1. Understanding the fundamentals of health services problems and issues;
2. Understanding theory and methods from social science and health science disciplines, and how they can be applied to health services problems and issues;
3. Conducting health services research, both in an independent and leading role as well as a supporting team-based role; and
4. Developing oneself continually as a health services scholar.

The program is designed to produce independent investigators by providing a solid academic foundation, experience in the conduct of health services research, and socialization into the normative behavior of high quality, ethically sensitive research and its associated values. Trainees will have access to projects and mentors across a broad array of health services research topics. The University of Michigan is also home to a vast array of educational opportunities that are integrated into the training program, including but not limited to: educational and work in progress seminars, Stata Bootcamp, Leadership Development Program, and a Healthcare Administration Fellowship.

Trainees will gain research experience through didactic courses, participation on research teams led by faculty, seminar series, and independent development and leadership of their own research projects. From the beginning, trainees will also be immersed in one or more research teams led by their faculty mentors and given roles that will allow them to develop new skills and contribute meaningfully to various aspects of the project.

Trainees without a prior degree in health services have the opportunity to enroll in a masters degree program (e.g. Masters of Science in Health and Healthcare Research, Masters of Science in Clinical Research and Statistical Design). Trainees will receive stipends for tuition support each year, as well as for living costs and conference travel. The stipend to support living costs level is set by the NIH and is based on post graduate year level. Trainees will be expected to dedicate 40 hours per week to research training. Those with continuing clinical commitments will be allowed to conduct clinical training in the allowable additional 25% of their time (e.g. 10 hours per week).

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Required Qualifications*

To be considered for this program applicants must have completed a terminal clinical or research degree (e.g. MD, PhD, DO) by the start of the program and must be eligible to work in the United States. 

Work Locations

North Campus Research Complex

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Candidates will be notified by March 1st if invited for an interview. Please direct any questions to [email protected].

This program is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across various dimensions, such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. We welcome applicants from a wide array of backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from individuals whose unique perspectives and experiences can enrich our team, enhancing our ability to help all Americans lead healthier lives and access the care they need.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.