Research Scientist - Patient-centered outcomes health research - Hybrid or Remote
Research Scientist - Patient-centered outcomes health research - Hybrid or Remote
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NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking atalented Research Scientist to support the Health Sciences Research Health Sciences staff evaluate the effectiveness of federal investments in informatics supports the emerging fields of patientcentered outcomes research and mobile health. The staff also work on large implementation science projects involving patient safety and quality.
This position is responsible for providing direction and task leadership in all aspects of project work which could include development of analytic approaches questionnaire design data collection strategy acquisition of existing data data analysis and/or preparing study conclusions and developing high quality reports.
NORC recognizes that talented and skilled researchers live throughout the U.S. and actively supports remote work arrangements.
As a condition of employment all NORC employees and contractors including those working remotely must be fully vaccinated (as defined by current CDC guidance) against COVID19.
Our expert staff evaluates the effectiveness of federal investments in informatics supports the emerging fields of patientcentered outcomes research and mobile health. The staff also work on large implementation science projects involving patient safety and quality.
NORCs Health Sciences staff work collaboratively with colleagues in theHealthCareandPublic HealthDepartments to offer program policy and research solutions. Our work is guided by a commitment to longlasting partnerships transparency and highquality nonpartisan research that improves health and health care for all people.
- Design research studies in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of researchers.
- Author and present research at client and professional meetings and lead drafting of final project reports. Submit articles for publication in refereed journals.
- Author sections of analysis reports technical reports OMB clearance packages and other documentary deliverables.
- Assist with quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Engage in business development activities including authoring various sections of the technical proposal.
- Monitor task budget and schedule.
- Supervise staff involved for specific tasks and projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Masters Degree or Bachelors Degree and equivalent experience required; PhD in health sciences health policy or public health preferred.
- At least7 years experience in positions of increasing responsibility in survey research or related field (or equivalent education) including at least 3 years of social science project management as well as experience with the design and of social science research and in publishing research results with a strong careerappropriate record of peerreviewed technical publications
- Priorexperience in implementation science pragmatic trials or program evaluation.
- Priorexperience in qualitative methods with work related to PatientCentered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) or implementation science.
- Prior work with Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a plus.
- Advanced understanding of quantitative analysis.
- Strong problem solving project management relationship management skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Some experience in client communications and relationship management; solid technical writing skills.
- Strong proficiency with MS Office software; strong proficiency with statistical analysis packages.
- Must have experience managing and mentoring staff.
- Strong writing skills.
- Occasional travel to client meetings.
- Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective nonpartisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic business and policy decisions. Since 1941 our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies created and applied innovative methods and tools and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today government corporate and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.
For over 80 years NORC has evolved in many ways moving the needle with research methods technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence passion for innovation and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With worldclass benefits a business casual environment and an emphasis on continuous learning NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which were known and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.
NORC is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and other legally protected characteristics.
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Employment Type
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