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Career Development Scholar Opportunity (K12)

Kaiser Permanente - Oakland, CA

The UCSF-Kaiser Permanente Urological Epidemiology Research Career Development Program (UCSF-KPNC UroEpi)provides interdisciplinary training to prepare scholars to become independent investigators in Benign Urological Epidemiology. The Program is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) as an Institutional Mentored Career Development Program (K12). The joint program between the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) brings together unparalleled opportunities for research in Benign Urological Epidemiology with access to accomplished mentors from the UCSF and KPNC faculty. In addition, the access to the data resources of these institutions and the KPNC membership allows the conduct of unique epidemiological studies. The types of studies that are possible in this environment include etiology, genetics, and disparities of benign urological conditions, as well as urological complications of other conditions. Contact stephen.vandeneeden@kp.org at KPNC if you are interested or have questions.

Executive Director, Research

HealthPartners Institute - Minneapolis, MN

Executive Director of Research provides strategic leadership for research in a learning health system, working in partnership with his/her dyad partner, the Director of Research Strategy and Administration. S/he guides the research division to be high-performing in all aspects of its work, including grant development, research project execution, compliance and integrity, budget and resource management, and other administrative functions. The executive director partners across the Institute and with all organizations in the HealthPartners family of care to support the organization’s mission to improve health, experience and affordability for HealthPartners members, patients and our community. The executive director role is .5 FTE; the incumbent will maintain a research portfolio or clinical practice in combination with this role.

Qualifications include an MD or PhD, minimum 10 years of experience with a publication track record, and demonstrated leadership experience.

Learn more and apply at the HeathPartners career site.

Biostatistician Research Scientist

Kaiser Permanente Southern California - Pasadena, CA

The Department of Research and Evaluation at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) is recruiting candidates for a Mid-to-Senior level Biostatistician Research Scientist (equivalent to an Associate or Full Professor). The Biostatistician Research Scientist will direct research projects independently and collaboratively on a wide range of research initiatives.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in biostatistics or a related field. Competent in advanced research methods including study design and statistical techniques commonly used with complex longitudinal data in causal inference, comparative effectiveness research, epidemiology, health services research, behavioral science, health economics or related fields. To review the full position description and apply, visit the KP Careers website, and search for position 594480.

Data Integration Analyst (Job #: 595557)

Kaiser Permanente Norhtwest - Portland, OR

The Center for Health Research Northwest is seeking a Data Integration Analyst. Under direct supervision, the person in this position provides database design, data management, and programming for data extraction-transformation-load (ETL) using multiple data systems. Provides data infrastructure support for research projects. May participate in multi-organizational research projects. Manages a workload of several projects and documents all project work.

Successful candidates will bring at least on year of programming experience in SAS, SQL or R, and experience with extract-transfer-load processes. Additionally, project management, technical writing, and basic familiarity with data flow diagramming are preferred qualifications. Learn more and apply online on the KP Careers website. Reference job number 595557.

Data Integration Analyst (Job #: 595535)

Kaiser Permanente Norhtwest - Portland, OR

Mental Health Research Scientist

Kaiser Permanente Southern California - Pasadena, CA

The Department of Research & Evaluation (R&E) at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) seeks to expand its mental health research program, and is seeking a Research Scientist II or III position (equivalent to an Associate (II) or Full (III) Professor) for an established investigator with relevant experience and expertise in mental health research. Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in psychology, epidemiology, health services research, or related field, or MD or equivalent with a master’s degree in a related field.

A full position description may be found on the KP Careers web page. Interested candidates should submit their CV online (reference job number 594458). Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Deborah Rohm Young (via Jennifer.X.Wong@kp.org).

Post-Doc Fellowship

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

This postdoctoral fellowship opportunity will focus on enhancing interventional research capacity in healthcare delivery research, with an emphasis on multiple chronic conditions. The fellow will join a highly collegial group of faculty investigators, physician scientists, and professional research staff conducting inter-disciplinary team science to alleviate health disparities, especially in urban and rural safety-net settings. Contact Dr. Simon Lee at UT Southwestern Medical Center with questions about the application process.

Research Fellow

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Boston, MA

The Research Fellow will have the opportunity to lead and participate in various comparative effectiveness and safety research studies, patient-centered outcomes research studies, and public health surveillance projects, including NIH-funded projects, FDA-funded Sentinel project, PCORI-funded PCORnet projects, and other federally and non-federally funded projects. Specific projects will be determined based on the Fellow's background and interests. Additionally, the Fellow will participate in grant preparation activities, including writing research plans, supporting budget preparation, and submitting IRB applications. This position requires a Doctoral degree, such as an MD, PhD, or ScD, or in final stage of doctoral program in epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, health services research, or related field.

View the full description and apply here.

Assistant/Associate Professor Health Services & Outcomes Research

Geisinger Health System (Pharmacoeconomics) - Scranton, PA

Geisinger Health System is seeking qualified applicants for a faculty position in the Center for Pharmacy Innovation and Outcomes (CPIO). The areas of focus include pharmacy patient care models and system process redesign, pharmacoeconomics and outcomes, medication adherence and safety, applied pharmacogenomics, specialty and biologics, pain and addiction medicine, and population health. Investigators in the CPIO will work closely with experts within Geisinger System's Enterprise Pharmacy and other clinical and administrative enterprises across the system to develop transformational research in one or more programmatic areas along with colleagues in Geisinger's other research cores including the Department of Molecular and Functional Genomics, the Genomic Medicine Institute, the Department of Bioinformatics and Data Science and the Department of Epidemiology and Health Services Research.

Faculty at all levels are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will have a record of innovative research in an area that can advance the mission of the Center. Applicants for associate professor or professor positions must have a history of extramural research funding. Use this link to learn more about Geisinger's CPIO. To apply to this position please send CVs and cover letter to Melissa Kern, c/o Grace Lowry gblowry@geisigner.edu, and reference posting ID PI97177098.

Biostatistician

Kaiser Permanente Northern California - Oakland, CA

The Division of Research (DOR) of The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (Kaiser Permanente Northern California, KPNC) seeks to recruit a doctoral level biostatistician at the early or mid-career level (assistant or associate professor equivalent). This position is similar to a faculty position in an academic research institution. Responsibilities include collaboration on multidisciplinary research teams by providing expertise in study design and statistical methods, preparing proposals and manuscripts, and guiding master’s level analysts. The position also provides opportunities to lead independent research.

The candidate must have: (i) a PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or a related field, (ii) demonstrated expertise in statistical methods, (iii) demonstrated history of successful collaboration and consultation, (iv) a track record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications, and (v) excellent oral and written skills. Candidates whose research interests complement the main research areas of the Division are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Monica Sokil.

Investigator (Faculty), Pharmacoeconomics

Geisinger Health System - Scranton, PA

Use this link to learn more about Geisinger's CPIO go to To apply to this position please send CVs and cover letter to Melissa Kern, c/o Grace Lowry gblowry@geisigner.edu

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Specialist

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute - Boston, MA

Under the direction of the Research Integrity & Compliance Officer, the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Specialist is responsible for contributing to the success of the regulatory research compliance program by assisting with the development, oversight, and monitoring of the regulatory research compliance function at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute which includes, but is not limited to: protection of human subjects; conflicts of interest management, export controls, the accreditation process, responsible conduct of research training and education, responding to allegations of research noncompliance and remediation training.

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years experience are required. A Master's Degree and designation as a Certified IRB Professional preferred. To view the complete position description, requirements, and application process, click here.

Investigator - Health Services Research (Open Rank)

Medica Research Institute - Minneapolis, MN

Medica Research Institute is developing research programs that contribute to the understanding of value-based health care and accountable communities for health. The Institute is currently seeking accomplished individuals with a documented publication record making significant contributions to the current literature in the following areas:

Health Policy, Population Health, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Health Literacy, Social Determinants of Health, Data Sciences and Health Economics

Investigators at the Institute experience a rich environment for conducting their research, including informatics support, strong relationships with other investigators and research networks, and a 1.7 million member administrative claims data asset. Terminal degree (PhD) with a research-based thesis and 5+ years of experience required. View complete posting and apply here.

Research Scientist, Multiple Target Areas

Kaiser Permanente, Northern California - Oakland, CA

The Division of Research of The Permanente Medical Group seeks an investigator with a focus in any of the following target areas: cardiovascular disease, aging/geriatrics, pharmacoepidemiology, clinical effectiveness/safety, health economics or mental health. This individual will be expected to develop an independently funded research program, conduct scholarly research that is recognized nationally and internationally, and collaborate with other Division of Research investigators and Kaiser Permanente clinicians and leadership in expanding in these target areas to advance knowledge in their field of expertise. Research approaches used will range from epidemiology and outcomes research to clinical trials to improve risk prediction, patient health outcomes and the effectiveness of health care delivery.

This Research Scientist position calls for relevant experience and research expertise in one of the target topic areas above. The successful candidate is expected to develop their own externally funded research portfolio, work with other DOR scientists on content and methodologic issues, collaborate with physicians and program leaders within Kaiser Permanente, and develop national and international collaborations to advance research in their respective topic area.

Preferred qualifications include an MD or equivalent plus a master’s degree in public health or a related field, or PhD or equivalent in epidemiology, health services research, biostatistics, or a related field and postdoctoral research fellowship experience. See full position description here.

Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Alan S. Go, MD

Research Scientist, Mental Health

Kaiser Permanente, Northern California - Oakland, CA

The Division of Research of The Permanente Medical Group seeks an investigator to establish a successful mental health research program within Kaiser Permanente, including treatment developments and implementation research. The focus of this position is on delivery science in specialty mental health clinics, primary care and other health care departments. This individual will be expected to develop an independently funded research program, conduct scholarly research that is recognized nationally and internationally, and collaborate with other Division of Research investigators and Kaiser Permanente clinicians and leadership to advance knowledge in interventions to address access, outcomes, and/or cost effectiveness.

Research approaches used will range from epidemiology and outcomes research to clinical trials, patient health outcomes, the effectiveness of health care delivery, and implementation of evidence-based interventions for the range of clinical and health services research.

Preferred qualifications include an MD or equivalent plus a master’s degree in public health or a related field, or a PhD or equivalent in epidemiology, health services research, psychology, or a related field.

View the complete position description here. Interested candidates are asked to email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Constance Weisner, DrPH, LCSW

Instructor or Assistant or Associate Professor of Population Medicine

Harvard Medical School - Boston, MA

The Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute seeks a faculty member for a full-time position as a junior or mid-level investigator working in the areas of comparative effectiveness and delivery science research. Ideal candidates will have an MD degree, plus either an MPH or a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline. However, well-qualified non-physicians with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. The new faculty member will contribute to activities that aim to reshape the U.S. health care system to better meet population health needs. S/he will develop a portfolio of research, teaching, and policy development in the areas of comparative effectiveness and delivery science.

Learn more here, including instructions on how to apply for this position.

Research Scientist - Dissemination and Implementation Science

Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California - Oakland, CA

Requires relevant experience and research expertise in dissemination and implementation science. The successful candidate should have a proven track record of independent scholarly publications in the peer-reviewed medical literature, demonstrated history of successful collaboration in research and/or clinicians, strong methodologic expertise, and experience working with electronic medical records.

See the job flyer for more information. Direct inquiries to Beth Dameron.

Associate Professor or Professor

Meyers Primary Care Institute, UMass Medical School - Worcester, MA

Requires MD with an MPH or a doctoral degree in related field, track record of scientific publications, currently active research program with history of peer-reviewed funding, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Also requires demonstrated success in mentoring pre- and post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty, and/or graduate level teaching experience. Candidates must meet UMass' Associate or Professor criteria.

See job posting for details and how to apply. Direct inquiries to Kathy Mazor, EdD.