Columbia University - Associate Research Scholar to join a project that is exploring the relationships between the medical profession and the pharmaceutical and device industries.
Location: New York, United States
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Research Professional
Submitted: Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Main Category: Public Health
Secondary Categories: Sociology
Social and Cultural History
History of Science/Medicine/Technology
Healthcare Management
Economics
Business and Economic History
Anthropology/Archaeology
The Center on Medicine as a Profession seeks an Associate Research Scholar to join a project that is exploring the relationships between the medical profession and the pharmaceutical and device industries. The project is analyzing the impact of existing conflict of interest policies on industry relationships at academic medical centers and professional medical associations. The project also provides technical assistance to centers and associations that are considering a revision of their policies.
The Associate Research Scholar will focus attention on the device industry. Through a variety of methods, including evaluation of existing literature and field work, the Associate Research Scholar will examine the relationship between the device industry and academic medical centers and professional medical associations. The research will include identifying best practices and conducting case studies of successful programs. The Associate Research Scholar will share results with the team and participate in the drafting of articles and materials for publication.
The mission of the Center on Medicine as a Profession (CMAP) is set forth on the website of its affiliated organization, the Institute on Medicine as a Profession (www.imapny.org). Interested applicants can find background information on this project in “Health Industry Practices that Create Conflicts of Interest” (Journal of the American Medical Association, January 25, 2006).
Ideally, candidate will have a Ph.D. in the social sciences, preferably in economics or sociology; a background in engineering or familiarity with the device industry is desirable.
Candidates with other advanced degrees who can demonstrate special knowledge in this area will also be considered.
2 year commitment required. Pay commensurate with experience.
Start date flexible, but no later than July 1, 2008.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send CV and writing sample to the mailing address or email provided. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.
Contact Info:
Center on Medicine as a Profession
Attention: Carrie Horbatuk
College of Physicians and Surgeons
630 West 168th Street, P&S Box 11
New York, NY 10032
ch2585@columbia.edu
Website: http://www.imapny.org/
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