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Faculty Positions Available - Case Western Reserve University

Center for Community Health Integration, Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, OH

Outstanding individuals sought for new faculty positions in the Center for Community Health Integration in Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine. The Center is working on initiatives that develop capacity for shared learning for collective impact across important problems in health, health care, and society that require a systems approach and understanding from biology and behavior, person and population, stories and statistics.

Openings available for faculty members (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) with systems science expertise and experience working in/with practices and communities, to take on some of society’s most challenging problems involving the health effects of poverty and equity, human behavior and multilevel interventions, primary health care and the mechanisms by which it provides value, the interface between health care and public health systems, and gene-environment interactions.

Based on the interests/goals/qualifications/discipline of the candidate a dual appointment with another department within the eight schools at CWRU is possible and desirable. Clinical work and/or community partnership with multiple collaborating health care systems and community-based organizations also is possible and desirable.

To obtain full position descriptions, interested applicants should send a letter of interest, including desired rank, to James Bindas, Executive Director, at: chi-information@case.edu.

Research Investigator - Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorders

HealthPartners - Minneapolis, MN

New opportunity for a Research Investigator - Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorders at the HealthPartners Institute, an organization within HealthPartners focused on improving health and well-being through research, education, and practice. This role is responsible for helping to develop and support programs of research to improve health and well-being through designing specific projects for submission to external funding agencies, implementing research projects, conducting and interpreting statistical analyses, preparing research results for presentation to scientific/professional organizations and for publication in the scientific/professional literature, and helping shape the Institute’s research agenda. Minimum Qualifications are a PhD or MD as well as experience in conducting research involving behavioral health and/or substance use disorders. To view the complete job description/qualifications please visit the job posting.

Managing Director for Clinical Trials

Kaiser Permanente Northern California - Oakland, CA

The Division of Research at Kaiser Permanente Northern California is recruiting for a Managing Director for Clinical Trials. This new and unique position will work with KPNC regional leaders to develop and execute a regional clinical trials plan in the robust KPNC health care system, which has more than 4.2 million members, 9,000 physicians, and rich clinical data from a sophisticated electronic medical record. He or she will have high-level managerial responsibility for more than 130 staff members in the KPNC Clinical Trials Program.

The Managing Director will possess and maintain deep knowledge of the clinical trials industry, including, current state, emerging trends, and future direction. He or she also must be able to collaborate effectively with leadership to articulate a vision for clinical trials and strategy in response to changing market conditions, government regulations, and other factors impacting clinical research. Among the requirements are a master’s degree in business administration, economics, healthcare administration, public health, health policy and management, or related discipline or six (6) years of experience in a directly related field. To view the full position description and submit an application, visit this page.

Assistant Scientist - Neurosurgery

Henry Ford Health System - Detroit, MI

The Henry Ford Hospital Department of Neurosurgery is recruiting for an Assistant Scientist in to support the Department’s research efforts as a data analyst, collaborator on clinical and health services research projects, and co-author on resulting publications and conference presentations. This is a research collaboration and support position; the Assistant Scientist is not required or expected to generate his/her own funding or act as lead investigator on most projects. Responsibilities include working with resident and senior staff physicians to help design and conduct clinical studies and health services research projects, consulting on issues of study design, variable selection, and appropriate choice of statistical analysis methods, and analyzing clinical and health services research data for purposes of professional presentation or publication.

Requirements include a PhD or other doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to clinical research or health services research, plus >2 years of relevant experience in clinical or health services or health policy research. Interested candidates can learn more and apply on this page.

Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor of Population Medicine

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute - Boston, MA

The Center for Healthcare Research in Pediatrics (CHeRP) in the Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, is seeking a faculty member in pediatric health services research for a full-time position as Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor.

CHeRP is a vibrant, multidisciplinary group whose mission is to conduct research that enhances health care decision-making by patients, families, clinicians, and policymakers, and improves the quality of pediatric care in healthcare delivery systems. Areas of ongoing investigation include precision medicine; health care quality and safety, particularly around vaccines and maternal and pediatric health; decision making and cost-effectiveness analysis; asthma; and health policy evaluations. The incoming faculty member will initiate and participate in collaborative research focused on pediatric health. The ideal candidate will have an MD + MPH, a record of high quality peer-reviewed publications, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Candidates should send a CV and statement of research interests to: Ann Wu, MD, MPH, c/o cherp@harvardpilgrim.org. View the full position description, and learn more about the Institute here.

Open-rank Doctorate-level Biostatistics Faculty Position

Kaiser Permanente Washington - Seattle, WA

The Biostatistics Unit at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) is seeking a doctoral-level faculty researcher in biostatistics to lead independent methodological research and to collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams on observational studies and pragmatic clinical trials in a setting with access to rich electronic healthcare data. Areas of potential collaboration include aging, behavioral medicine, cancer prevention, health informatics, immunizations, mental health, and pharmacoepidemiology. KPWHRI (formerly Group Health Research Institute) is an internationally recognized research organization that conducts practical epidemiologic, health services, behavioral, and clinical research to improve health and health care.

Appointment is open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Senior level). Preference will be given to those with a demonstrated ability or strong potential to collaborate on multidisciplinary research teams and successfully lead their own research program. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Biostatistics or Statistics, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, CV, and research statement to Annie Shaffer (Annie.J.Shaffer@kp.org). Questions about the position can be directed to the Director of Biostatistics, Jennifer Nelson, PhD (Jen.Nelson@kp.org).

Faculty Position - Family & Community Medicine

St. Louis University - St. Louis, MO

Saint Louis University is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in Family and Community Medicine, beginning as soon as the position is filled. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor is preferred, though candidates at the Assistant Professor with at least 2 years of experience and full Professor level will be accepted for review.

The position requires a PhD with a strong track record in research and scholarship in the fields of family medicine or primary care health services with research interests in one or more of the following: behavioral health, substance abuse, pain management, trauma, access to care, comparative effectiveness, collaborative care, clinical epidemiology, or patient centered outcomes.This faculty position will be expected to develop an independent research program through external grant funding, lecture in the School of Medicine, mentor faculty, residents and students in their research, and contribute to supporting other activities in the Division of Research as needed. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple research projects, conduct data analysis and supervise support staff is preferred. A strong publication record and experience as a funded principal investigator is strongly desired.

Please submit application at http://jobs.slu.edu. Application must include a CV, example of scholarly work, and cover letter describing research area of interest and any plans for the future. In addition to applying online, applicants may send these materials to Jeffrey Scherrer, PhD, Professor and Research Division Director via email.

Research Scientist I - Behavioral Health Services

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States - Rockville, MD

The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) seeks a Research Scientist to design and implement major health service related research projects, and develop, evaluate, and test significant innovations in their area of research of health care. The goal of the scientist is to develop an independent research portfolio and to achieve external funding (NIH, foundation, industry). This position serves as researcher and consultant on projects and programs for the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute.

Qualifications include: a Doctoral degree in Health Management or Services Research, Organizational Behavior, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, or related field, or equivalent training and mastery; or MD with an advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MAS, MS); > 2 years of post-doctoral research (or equivalent) in epidemiology, health services research, or a related field; and interest and expertise in epidemiology or health services research, including health care delivery, organization, performance, and management or with a particular clinical area of expertise and pursuit.

View the complete position description and learn more about how to apply on the MAPRI careers web page.

Statistician Investigator, HealthPartners Institute

HealthPartners Institute – Bloomington, MN

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Statistician Investigator at the HealthPartners Institute, an organization within HealthPartners focused on improving health and well-being through research, education, and practice. This individual is responsible for helping to develop and support programs of research to improve health and well-being through designing specific projects for submission to external funding agencies, implementing research projects, conducting and interpreting statistical analyses, preparing research results for presentation to scientific/professional organizations and for publication in the scientific/professional literature, and helping shape the Institute’s research agenda. Minimum Qualifications are the completion of a Ph.D. in health services research, biostatistics, epidemiology or other quantitative filed as well as experience with advanced statistical methods. To view the complete job description/qualifications please visit our job posting.

Research Post-Doctoral Fellow

Kaiser Permanente Colorado - Denver, CO

The KP Colorado Institute for Health Research (IHR) is seeking a Research Post Doctoral Fellow to join a productive, collaborative and supportive learning and mentoring environment. This is a two to three year appointment involving research that is directed by an IHR investigator in the investigators area of expertise and interest. The Fellow will contribute to research development, publish, serve multiple on-going efforts with an Investigator, and be actively mentored with the goal of moving towards an independent research career. S/he will assist or lead research project teams, as well as writing manuscripts, proposals, andpresentations, and may play a leadership role on investigator's projects. Minimum qualification is the completion of an MD or PhD in public health, epidemiology, or related field within past two (2) years. View the complete description and apply here.

Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Health Services Research

Geisinger Health System - Danville, PA

Geisinger, an integrated health system headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania, invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Health Services Research (DEHSR). Appointment may be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Geisinger. Geisinger seeks a creative and visionary Chair who will work within the growing enterprise, including a new medical school, to align and leverage extensive research, education, and practice resources and expertise within the health system, its medical school, and the larger region.

The ideal candidate will have doctoral education with extensive experience in epidemiology and a record of success with securing extramural research funding from federal and non-federal agencies such as NIH, CDC, AHRQ and PCORI. Candidates should have strong methodologic skills, particularly in epidemiology, but also preferably in biostatistics, population health research, health services research or pragmatic clinical trials. In this way, the Chair will be able to guide, advise, and mentor a diverse faculty of researchers in extramurally-funded research across these various disciplines. The Chair will also be expected to develop new programs and relationships with the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, with a main campus in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Because of the administrative responsibilities, this position will have internal funding support.

Geisinger has unparalleled resources for research, including a system-wide EHR, in place since 1996; system-wide biobanking; extensive genetic data (whole exome sequencing and genotype data); data warehousing and translational research; a stable regional population in over 45 counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and the Geisinger Health Plan, which allows the use of claims data for research. Geisinger’s research activities are currently organized in three primary departments, including DEHSR, and 12 centers, programs, and institutes, including those focused on environmental health, genomics/precision health, obesity, cancer, and autism.

Interested applicants should send a personal statement and curriculum vitae to DEHSR, c/o Grace Lowry, Human Resources: gblowry@geisinger.edu. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.