Research scientist

The Research/Data Scientist is responsible for conducting translational implementation and data science research in family medicine. The individual will use databases surveys and implementation methodologies to conduct quality improvement and intervention studies. The individual undertakes research studies in areas defined by the Vice Chair for Research or designee. Responsibilities will include all aspects of research from protocol and experimental design study implementation in the clinical practices data collection data analysis and interpretation independent grant writing and submission abstract and manuscript preparation and presentation at meetings. All work will be conducted with a minimum of direct supervision as defined by the Vice Chair for Research. Experience in biostatistics translational research implementation research and data science research in Family Medicine is preferred. Experience conducting research using advanced statistical and computational methods to improve the quality and overall care experience is preferred. Expertise in statistical methodology computation research healthcare and communication preferred.

Essential Functions

Performs searches in databases analyzes data and prepares presentations.

Provides instruction and mentors to residents post-doctoral fellows students and research associates on the fundamentals of Family Medicine research evidence-based medicine research principles and methodologies.

Develops and performs translational implementation and data science research projects related but not limited to family medicine chronic diseases and infectious diseases.

Collaborates on projects on the translational implementation and data science research projects related to family medicine

Generates data quality checks data reports and analysis and writes progress reports.

Writes manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Prepares abstracts and presents research findings at local and national meetings.

Conceives develops writes and submits grant funding.

Participates in safety and quality assurance activities.

With minimal guidance use advanced statistical and computational methods to deliver insights and strategic opportunities to improve quality and the patient experience.

Establish scalable efficient and automated processes for large-scale data analyses and model development validation and implementation.

Proactively monitor and analyze complex projects to understand diagnose and continuously update project activities.

Expertise in problem definition i.e. able to translate research questions into analytical questions and translate analytical results into research solutions

Write statistical methodology and results for technical reports and publications

Manipulate combine and refine large databases to produce information suitable for analysis

Develop algorithms for data analysis and write computer code to implement them

Create graphics for data visualization and information display

Partner with research leadership across the organization to collaborate on research projects

Able to take leadership of multiple projects concurrently and accommodate frequent interruptions and changing priorities

Able to influence research leadership to take action based on analytical insights

Creates timelines for project management with little or no assistance. Ensures successful completion of assigned projects on schedule within budget and in accordance with research standards and ethics.

Ability to translate advanced methodologies and complex results for non-technical audiences

Conduct effective meetings with external and internal research leaders

Education Experience and Certifications

Ph.D. with at least 5 years of professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the job requirements in research related to Statistics Epidemiology Health Services Research Economics Operations Research Applied Mathematics Geography Implementation Science or closely related areas preferred. Published in respected journals with high impact factors preferred. At least 5 years of experience with SAS and/or R other data mining tools databases and computer programming preferred; Experience with healthcare claims pharmaceutical and EHR data preferred. Excellent oral written and technical communication skills and a solid command of the English language; Demonstrated ability to communicate complex relationships and concepts using data to drive change. Experience in group presentation and public speaking.

Pay Range

Essential Functions

• Performs searches in databases analyzes data and prepares presentations.
• Provides instruction and mentors to residents post doctoral fellows students and research associates on the fundamentals of exercise physiology evidence-based medicine research principles and methodologies.
• Develops and Performs research programs in clinical rehabilitation medicine including community integration and motor recovery after brain injury in rehabilitation interventions and recovery processes among individuals with disability and other research projects.
• Collaborates on projects on the basic and clinical and translational aspects of clinical rehabilitation medicine.
• Generates data quality check data reports and analysis and writes progress reports.
• Writes manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Prepares abstracts and presents research findings at local and national meetings.
• Conceives develops writes and submits grant funding.
• Participates in safety and quality assurance activities.

Education Experience and Certifications

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.