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Research Associate - Health Services Research

Henry Ford Health System - Detroit, MI

Under minimal supervision, the Research Associate designs and conducts health services research projects. Acts as a principal investigator in some projects, taking overall responsibility for the successful completion of both internal and externally funded projects and serving as a system-wide resource in areas of specific methodological or content expertise. S/he will provide support to, and collaborate with, HFH physicians and administrators who initiate health services research projects. Position includes supervision of research assistants, data entry personnel, and other project staff. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Health Services Research (such as Health Economics, Organizational Behavior, Sociology, or Operations Research) and ability to apply knowledge to applied healthcare problems. Applications accepted here.

Research Programmer II - Henry Ford Health System

Henry Ford Health System - Detroit, MI

At the direction of the Project Manager, Principal Investigator, or senior technical staff, the Research Programmer designs, codes, tests, documents, and supports research data collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting systems. Responsibilities vary by project, and may require the use of multiple programming languages, relational database systems, and operating systems. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Programming, Database Development, Web Development, or similar technical program and 1-2 years relevant experience. To learn more and apply, visit the Henry Ford careers site.

Clinical Research Assistant

Henry Ford Health System - Detroit, MI

Under the supervision of the investigator(s) and research coordinator, and following established policies and procedures, the Clinical Research Assistant performs a variety of research activities, and participates in carrying out research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Provides technical support to the investigator(s) and research coordinator, and serves as a liaison between the institution and the sponsor. Researches literature in the field. Minimum requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, or training as a medical assistant. Experience running large and complex clinical trials, overseeing staff, and tracking production and quality assurance measures is preferred. To apply, visit the Henry Ford careers site.

Institute Evaluation Associate

HealthPartners - Minneapolis, MN

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Institute Evaluation Associate. This role designs, implements, coordinates and analyzes health care related evaluation projects. It assists in the preparation of reports internally and for professional publications; participates in the overall development of the HealthPartners Institute Evaluation Services department. This position also develops relationships with internal and external clients and manages a portfolio of projects as well as taking on a leadership role administratively.

Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in evaluation studies, health care or social sciences discipline; experience with program evaluation; and knowledge of quantitative methods (from mathematics to statistics) and/or qualitative methods for dealing with methodological and analytical problems. Two or more years’ experience with major evaluation projects is preferred. Click here to view the complete position description and apply online.

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 electronic health record, 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 additional 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. System-wide, research brought more than $50M in extramural funding in the current fiscal year.

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.

Director, Center for Health Policy & Health Services Research

Henry Ford Health System - Detroit, MI

The Henry Ford Health System is seeking applicants for the position of Director, Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research (CHPHSR). The Director is responsible for leading a research group that currently includes seven doctoral-level investigators and approximately 35 total staff, with an annual budget of approximately $7.2 million.

CHPHSR has been in existence since 1980, originally under the name Center for Applied Research. There has been a strong commitment to innovation and health services research linked to that innovation; for example, Henry Ford Hospital and the Center were the site of the first prospective randomized trial of a hospitalist model of inpatient care. Investigators in CHPHSR work collaboratively with clinicians and clinician-investigators in many departments of the Henry Ford Medical Group; nearly all studies in CHPHSR involve the patients, data resources, and organizational elements of HFHS as the context for research.

The successful candidate will be expected to have an active program of his/her own research, to lead and work of other investigators and staff in CHPHSR, to support and encourage health services research and policy-relevant research in other parts of the Henry Ford Health System, and to develop collaborations with one or more of the clinical departments of the Henry Ford Medical Group. Candidates will be expected to have a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to health services research, a successful track record of research grant funding and publication, and experience commensurate with leading a group of active and successful researchers. Learn more and apply here.

Pharmacoepidemiologist/Clinical Pharmacist Research Scientist (Open Rank)

Kaiser Permanente Southern California - Pasadena, CA

The Department of Research & Evaluation (R&E) at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) is recruiting candidates for a pharmacoepidemiologist or clinical pharmacist with experience and expertise in cardiovascular disease research. This is an open-rank Research Scientist (equivalent to an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) position. Qualifications include a PharmD, PhD in epidemiology or pharmacoepidemiology, or MD or equivalent with a master’s degree in a related field.

The successful candidate will be expected to design, develop, and direct an externally funded program of research that is aligned with the clinical practice resulting in the translation of results directly to patient care, and collaborate with investigators within R&E and with external investigators in health care and academic settings to advance knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for cardiovascular disease.

Interested candidates should submit their CV online (reference number 679046). Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Kristi Reynolds at the research recruitment mailbox (Research-Recruitment@kp.org). Principals only.

Research Scientist Position in Cancer Care Delivery Research

Kaiser Permanente Northern California - Oakland, CA

The Division of Research of Kaiser Permanente, Northern California seeks an investigator with a research focus in delivery science related to cancer care. This individual will be expected to develop an independently funded research program, conduct scholarly research that is recognized nationally and internationally, and collaborate with Kaiser Permanente clinicians and leadership in evaluating or developing interventions to enhance the delivery of evidence-based cancer care. The investigator may be appointed at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor-equivalent level.

The successful candidate is expected to develop their own externally funded research portfolio, collaborate with physicians and program leaders within Kaiser Permanente, work with other DOR cancer researchers on content and methodologic issues, and develop national and international collaborations to advance research in implementation and delivery science related to cancer care. This may include research anywhere along the cancer care continuum, from screening, to treatment, to survivorship, to palliative and end of life care. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, patient-reported outcomes, patient-provider communication, survivorship care planning or cost of care/financial burden.

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. To apply, please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Laurel Habel, PhD, MPH.

Instructor or Assistant Professor, Pharmacoepidemiology

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute - Boston, MA

The Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute seeks an Instructor or Assistant Professor who can develop an independent research program to join its Therapeutics Research and Infectious Disease Epidemiology (TIDE) group. The faculty member will be expected to spend the major part of her/his time leading investigator‐initiated research projects. He/She will also be involved in TIDE’s collaborative research and public health surveillance activities. Expertise in designing and leading large population‐based database studies and good leadership and collaboration skills are essential.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications: Doctorate in epidemiology or pharmacoepidemiology, or MD plus MPH or comparable advanced degree; a productive record of peer‐reviewed publications; experience and expertise in research using electronic health data; and ability to lead and work in multi‐disciplinary teams.

Candidates should send their CV and statement of research interests to Dr. Darren Toh (Darren_Toh@harvardpilgrim.org), copying Alexandra Stroud (Alexandra_Stroud@harvardpilgrim.org).

Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor, Health Policy

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Boston, MA

The Department of Population Medicine (DPM) seeks a faculty member to expand its portfolio of health policy research. This faculty member will initiate and participate in collaborative research focused on the effects of large-scale state or national health policies on population and patient-centered measures such as health outcomes, health system and clinician quality, access to high-and low-value care, health care disparities, and health care costs.

The ideal candidate for this position will have an MD plus MPH (or comparable advanced degree), or doctorate in an appropriate field (health policy, health economics, clinical pharmacy, health care ethics, behavioral or social sciences), complemented by an expertise expertise or interest in: policy issues related to cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, substance misuse, asthma, or other clinical realms; quasi-experimental methods for estimating health policy effects; ethics of health policies; health economics; national or state legislation affecting health care or outcomes; or patterns of care.

View the full description and application instructions here.

Implementation Scientist Post-Doctoral Fellowship

University of Colorado - Denver, CO

The IMPACT (IMPlementation to Achieve Clinical Transformation) K12, centered at the Adult and Child Consortium for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS), is a two-year career development program to prepare a diverse group of post-doctorate scholars for careers in translational research with an emphasis on heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.

This multifaceted, transdisciplinary center is ideal for training implementation science researchers due to its faculty expertise in implementation science and outcomes research, our strong record of postgraduate training in a variety of adult and child settings addressing HLBS issues. The mixture of didactic and experiential training will allow iterative research-to-practice and practice-to-research experiences. The program will train 2-3 scholars per year and both MD and PhD scholars from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will already have fellowship or Master’s level training in health services, translational, or public health research and will be prepared to focus on additional training in dissemination and implementation research within diverse clinical settings.

Learn more, review eligibility criteria, and apply here.

Health Services Research Physician

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Health Services Research Physician to join the full-time faculty in the Division of General Internal Medicine. Cedars-Sinai is a community-based health system with a national reputation for outstanding clinical care, a sizeable and growing cadre of NIH-funded investigators, and highly regarded residencies and fellowships in diverse medical and surgical disciplines.

The successful candidate for this position will have the ability or potential to effectively lead research teams and compete for extramural funding, as evidenced by previous experience and peer-reviewed publications. Training should include a fellowship and/or graduate degree program in health services or related fields. Research interests should directly relate to clinical practice and be compatible with the mission of Cedars-Sinai, such as advancing the standard of care or improving the quality and value of healthcare. Applicants can be at the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor level. Research will be the faculty member’s primary responsibility (75% time); remaining time will be spent on clinical care.

Qualified candidates should send their CVs and a cover letter to: Academic.Recruiting@cshs.org.

Biostatistician Research Scientist (Mid-Senior Level)

Kaiser Permanente Southern California - Pasadena, CA

The Department of Research & 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, internally, federally and industry supported.

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. Requires at least 7 years of experience with an established track record serving as senior or principal biostatistician on extramural grant funding and scientific publications and mentoring junior level investigators.

Interested candidates should submit their letter of interest and CV to Dr. Anny Xiang (c/o Jennifer.X.Wong@kp.org. Learn more at the Kaiser Permanente careers website (reference number 594480). Principals only.

Research Scientist II/III, Mental Health

Kaiser Permanente Southern California - Pasadena, CA

The Department of Research & Evaluation (R&E) at Kaiser Permanente Southern California seeks to expand its mental health research program. The objectives of this research program are to build sustainable partnerships with regional stakeholders and national mental health researchers to undertake research that enhances mental health and well-being in the diverse communities of Southern California; identify disparities in mental health care treatment and outcomes and create research programs and methods to remove disparities; and promote the uptake of large-scale evidence-based mental health services.

This is 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. View the complete description and submit application materials here. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Deborah Rohm Young (email: Jennifer.X.Wong@kp.org).

Assistant or Associate Professor, Director of Center for Healthcare Research in Pediatrics

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute - Boston, MA

The Harvard Medical School Department of Population Medicine seeks a faculty member to lead its Center for Healthcare Research in Pediatrics (CHeRP). 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. This faculty member will lead a Center comprising 4 full time faculty members and 1 research scientist, as well as pre- and post-doctoral fellows and research staff. S/he will also initiate and participate in collaborative research focused on child health. Current areas of active investigation include asthma, vaccines, precision medicine, health communications and decision making, health insurance policy, and quality of care.

Use this link to view the full position description and qualifications. Candidates should send their CV and statement of research interests by email to: cherp@harvardpilgrim.org.

Project Manager II

Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research - Denver, CO

Candidates must have experience managing multiple projects in a research environment including Institutional Review Board and HIPAA requirements necessary for the conduct of the project, experience with budget management experience, and has proven abilities to be a high functioning member of a project team. A Project Manager II will manage projects that have some complexity and may employ various data collection and study methods, may involve more than one study site, and may involve federal grants or contracts. This Project Manager will oversee the daily operational activities of the project including managing participant recruitment/enrollment and data collection in addition to monitoring the progress and completion of delegated tasks. Candidates must have a Master’s degree and 4 years of related experience. Access posting at: https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/. Job Number: 631938

Project Manager III

Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research - Denver, CO

Candidates must have proven ability to: successfully manage and influence all phases of research projects; manage several projects simultaneously; exercise independent, good judgment; and explain the research process and requirements to clinician investigators who may not have experience conducting research in a health system environment, providing training as needed. This Project Manager will be responsible for managing complex projects which include those that have multiple funders, large federal grants or contracts or those with complex study design involving several study interventions or multiple study arms. He or She will provide leadership in the administration, technical and scientific day-to-day operations of project(s) as well as lead in regional and national project meetings. This Project Manager will be responsible for the development of high functioning work teams as well as mentoring project managers with less experience. Qualified candidates must have a Master’s degree, 6 years of related experience, and 2 years of project resourcing, budget development, and training study staff. Access posting at: https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/. Job Number: 621557

Faculty, Pharmacy Innovation and Outcomes

Geisinger Health System - Scranton, PA

Geisinger's Center for Pharmacy Innovation and Outcomes (CPIO) is looking for Research Faculty to join our evolving team! This would be an excellent opportunity for a mid-career or senior individual who is looking to extend their research in a progressive healthcare system. Additional opportunities may include mentoring and providing oversight of junior faculty in scientific aspects of their work.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD and/or PharmD and an established research program in Pharmacoeconomics or Health Services research that overlap with Geisinger's CPIO focus areas. Demonstration of leading independent or collaborative research and established record of impactful publications in area of expertise are preferred qualifications.

The CPIO began in 2015 with a mission to conduct, implement and disseminate research to optimize medication use. Our research in population health with focus on the areas of value in healthcare and personalized medicine touches integrative pharmacy care, medication non-adherence, pain and addiction, and personalized medicine through the application of pharmacogenomics.

To apply to this position please send CV's and cover letter to Melissa Kern, c/o Grace Lowry gblowry@geisinger.edu. You may also contact us through www.geisinger.org/sites/cpio-recruitment

Data Scientist

Kaiser Permanente Northern California - Oakland, CA

The Division of Research (DOR) seeks a Data Scientist who will work in a leadership role to develop and implement the DOR’s strategic agenda for informatics and advanced analytics. This high-impact position will be mentored by DOR’s leaders and provides an opportunity to influence life-saving, ground-breaking epidemiologic and health care research on a significant scale.

We are seeking candidates with early to mid-career skills and experience that can be applied toward building new advanced analysis and computation capabilities within the Division of Research. This individual will identify and develop new tools and infrastructure to support the advancement of DOR’s scientific research.

The minimum requirements for the position include 1) a Master’s or PhD degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, CIS/MIS or equivalent), and 2) demonstrated successful project experience in informatics and data science. Candidates who have successfully led innovative work in other industries that can be directly applied to our health care research and care delivery environment are especially encouraged to apply.

Refer to the full position description and application instructions here.

Chair, Department of Implementation Science

Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem, NC

The Wake Forest School of Medicine is seeking a Chair to lead a new Department of Implementation Science. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree (MD and/or PhD), will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (or equivalent), and will have an active research portfolio. He/she will be recognized nationally for excellence in research in implementation science, and in education, mentoring and administrative leadership. He/she will be responsible for developing the strategic vision of the department in consultation with relevant stakeholders, for faculty recruitment, and for the success of its research mission.

The School of Medicine is part of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, a fully integrated system comprising clinical, research and teaching missions. This structure provides a significant opportunity for faculty in the Department of Implementation Science to support Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in evolving as a learning healthcare system. Interested candidates who meet the qualifications please apply here.

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.

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, (position# 594480).

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.

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.

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.