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Kaiser Permanente Southern California - Pasadena, CA
The Department of Research and Evaluation at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) is recruiting candidates for the Director of the Division of Health Services Research and Implementation Science (Department chair equivalent). This position is an ideal opportunity for a visionary and dynamic leader to work with the Department and Leadership at KPSC to promote, conduct, and lead high-quality health services research that results in improvements to patient care.
Qualifications include a Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH or similar degree designation) in epidemiology, behavioral science, health services research, or related field or doctoral degree in medicine (MD, DO or similar degree designation) with additional research education (MPH, MS, or similar degree designation) and training. ompetent in advanced research methods, including statistical techniques and study design commonly used in health services research, implementation science, epidemiology, behavioral research, economics or related fields. At least 13 years of experience in health services research are required. Proven success in the academic environment with an established track record in extramural grant funding, scientific publications and mentoring junior investigators required. Experience partnering with operational leadership in a learning health system preferred.
To review the full position and apply, visit this link.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
