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Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute - Seattle, WA
Exciting opportunity at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) for an implementation researcher. KPWHRI is seeking a faculty member with foundational training in implementation science, with knowledge of the field's frameworks, methods, and measures. Candidates with an interest in developing, testing, and refining implementation science methods and theories as part of a large multi-institutional center grant are sought. Preference given to applicants with a history of forging academic-community partnerships and experience applying qualitative inquiry. Applicants with user centered design exposure are also welcomed. The faculty member will be expected to engage in multidisciplinary teams to deploy, refine, and disseminate new implementation science methods. Apply through the Research Associate II posting here.
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute - Seattle, WA
The Pre-Award Research Administrator II (RAII) is a key member of the Financial Research Administration team at KP Washington Health Research Institute. S/he will collaborate with and provide guidance to teams of scientific faculty and research operations staff in the submission of grant and contract proposals developed by the KP Washington region. The RAII interprets funder application procedures, requirements and regulations and advises research faculty and support staff on the implications to the application. A minimum of two years of experience in pre-award and/or post-award grant/contract work in a research environment or related field with relevant experience is required. View full description.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) - Washington, DC
PCORI) is authorized by Congress to fund research that can help patients and those who care for them make better-informed decisions about the healthcare choices they face every day. The primary objectives of the Program Officer position on the Evaluation & Analysis (E&A) team are to lead evaluation projects that generate evidence about PCORI’s progress toward organizational goals; and facilitate PCORI’s use of evidence for strategic decisions about programs and processes. This individual will generate evaluation plans to answer key questions about PCORI processes and progress toward organizational goals. They will oversee and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, interpret and synthesize results, prepare high-quality, tailored disseminations for a range of internal and external audiences, and generate recommendations to inform PCORI decision-making.
Expertise in a range of evaluation concepts such as research design; data management; quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods analysis techniques; survey design; and/or research ethics is required. To review the complete description and apply for this position, visit the PCORI Careers page.
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute - Seattle, WA
In this senior project manager position, the ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is flexible, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced research environment. S/he will ideally have experience overseeing and implementing research projects of high complexity, managing clinical trials, and working on large scale multisite, federally funded research. Chief repsonsibilities are to lead the project team and oversee daily operational activities of the project, including hiring and supervising study staff and managing participant recruitment/enrollment and data collection.
Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 5 years of direct supervisory experience, and a minimum of 10 years of experience managing sponsored research projects, including multisite or complex studies with progressively increasing level of responsibility, or a commensurate combination of education and experience managing sponsored research projects. Submit applications on the KP Careers site.
Advocate Aurora Health - Downers Grove, IL or Milwaukee, WI
Advocate Aurora Health seeks an accomplished scientific executive to serve as its System Vice President of Research (SVP). This position will serve as the Chief Research Officer for the system. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the strategic direction of research and innovation at one of the nation's largest health systems, and to help transform care for the nearly 3 million patients Advocate Aurora Health serves.
The SVP will have the opportunity to expand and further integrate research activities across the system. The SVP provides administrative and strategic direction and oversight for all research activities for Advocate Aurora Health and serves as a liaison between colleges, universities, industry and community partners, and Advocate Aurora Health to ensure effective communication, program planning, and enhancement to educational and collaborative research programs. The successful candidate will have a national reputation in their respective field, with a current or past track record of relevant and innovative research. Non PhD/MD candidates will be considered that have previously overseen research institutes. Full position description and overview of Advocate Aurora Health Research Institute may be viewed here.
To submit nominations, or to receive more information, please contact us in confidence at mwelch@wittkieffer.com.
National Committee for Quality Assurance - Washington, DC
NCQA offers a distinct opportunity to transform lives. Our sole mission is to improve health care quality. Our staff achieves that by promoting measurement, transparency and accountability. We are seeking candidates for the following position in research.
Research Scientist: Lead, develop, and collaborate on high-priority research and performance measurement evaluation projects focused on geriatrics, care for vulnerable populations and older adults, long-term services and supports and related areas. The scientist will lead teams and provide subject matter expertise for a portfolio of externally and internally funded projects that support strategic enterprise and national initiatives. This work will require regular engagement with internal subject matter experts, operational leads, and key stakeholders including CMS, foundations, health plans, providers and patients.
Northwestern University - Evanston, IL
The Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University invites applications for a new position as a team scientist (assistant to associate professor) in the area of patient-centered health communication and user experience with information systems. We are seeking a scientist with an early or established research program in user experience with informatics and health communication to understand best practices in the design and use of patient and clinician-facing health information data collection and reporting tools. A critical consideration will be the extent to which the candidates' focus is synergistic with ongoing Departmental research and culture of collaboration. Collaborative orientation and skills in interdisciplinary and team science are integral. Participation in Departmental teaching/training activities and University service are also expected and valued.
Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/ODUz. Position is open until filled, and the start date is negotiable.
ImproveCareNow Network - Remote Work Opportunity
The ImproveCareNow (ICN) Network’s mission is to transform the health, care, and costs for children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. ICN is a Learning Health System in which patients, clinicians and researchers collaborate to learn from every interaction, conduct patient-centered outcomes research, and implement the findings. The Executive Director of ImproveCareNow is a key member of the leadership team and will work closely with the ICN Clinical Director and Scientific Director to provide overall strategic leadership to plan, develop, and direct ICN’s continuous learning system to achieve breakthrough performance on the network’s goals for better health, a more engaged community and faster, more meaningful research for children and families living with IBD. The Executive Director is responsible for the development of the strategic direction for the entire Network and reports to the Board of Directors. Seeking applicants now to fill position by March. Visit ImproveCareNow to view the qualifications and learn more.
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC
The Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is recruiting for multiple full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Department seeks outstanding individuals engaged in epidemiology research, including, but not limited to, pharmacoepidemiology, real world evidence, outcomes/health services research, or epidemiologic methods with research in substantive areas such as, but not limited to, cancer, infectious diseases, endocrinology (diabetes), or women’s health. Research portfolios may include a range of topics, from molecular to social determinants of disease. Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or closely related field or equivalent degree.
Complete details on how to apply are found on the UNC website.
National Institute on Aging - Bethesda, MD
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), Division of Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) is recruiting talented behavioral and social scientists to serve as program officers managing portfolios of innovative, aging-relevant, grant-supported research and research training. BSR offers a scientifically energizing and collegial environment with opportunities to develop research initiatives; cultivate a portfolio of grant-supported research; lead and participate in transdisciplinary research collaborations; and develop scientific programming.
Multiple positions are available, and may be viewed on NIA's BSR website. Applications must be submitted through www.USAJobs.gov
University of Maryland School of Medicine - Baltimore, MD
The University of Maryland School of Medicine seeks an associate or full professor to lead the Division of Gerontology in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health to advance ground-breaking research in gerontology. The Division Director will draw on outstanding campus resources to accelerate growth of an interdisciplinary, translational gerontology research program of excellence. Depending on the applicant’s interests, background and medical training, there also is opportunity to provide leadership in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Gerontology and Clinical Geriatrics as a sister division, and the Center for Research on Aging, an umbrella organization for all aging-related research in the School of Medicine.
The director will be expected to bring national vision and leadership to the Division of Gerontology, and mobilize and coordinate scientists whose interdisciplinary research benefits older people and attracts funding to build the division. The successful candidate for the position will be a national leader with a PhD and/or MD and significant experience conducting and fostering interdisciplinary research, a record of extramural research funding, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
To learn more or apply to the position, visit this link.
University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus - Denver, CO
The Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy at the University of Colorado School of Public Health invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. We seek candidates with deep expertise in health policy, health economics, and/or health services research who will advance scientific knowledge about strategies for improving health system performance, eliminating health inequities, and constraining healthcare costs. Expertise in economic evaluation methods including cost-effectiveness analysis is desired for at least one of the faculty positions. Other relevant areas of expertise include value-based care models, healthcare data science, health system organization and delivery science, Medicaid and Medicare policy innovations, and tobacco/cannabis policy research.
The successful candidate(s) will conduct rigorous, externally funded research that contributes to the department’s mission of health systems improvement, and will teach, advise, and mentor students in one or more of the department's graduate degree programs. Applicants should have an existing record of peer-reviewed research publications related to health systems and/or health policy, along with evidence of success or ability in obtaining extramural research funding. Applicants also should have strong potential for success in graduate-level teaching and student advising.
For information on how to apply, visit the CU Careers website.
