Research Specialist Perinatal and Pediatric Pharmacoepidemiology
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Somerville, NJ - USA
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Functioning under the direction of the principal investigators and other faculty members the Research Specialist works independently to conduct high level complex research study design and analysis in the areas of perinatal and pediatric pharmacoepidemiology. Contributes to scientific literature reports journals manuscripts (including co-authorship as appropriate) presentations and grant writing. Work in close-knit internationally known research unit of 25 Harvard faculty and 60 support staff.Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of principal investigators assists in the designing planning and execution of analyses of therapeutic outcomes and adverse effects of drugs and other medical interventions as well as simulation studies evaluating epidemiologic methods and validation studies in claims data; applying skills in biostatistics epidemiologic methods and health services research. Serves as an integral part of the research team helps to analyze and interpret data findings prepare summaries reports and presentations based on analysis and results. Contributes to the scientific literature through oral and poster presentations and published manuscripts. Assists with grant proposals and project management as needed.
Specific duties include:
develops designs and executes and interprets research data
to interpretation of research data and results
to scientific literature journals and oral presentations
in study design and protocol development
in Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission process for new research protocols
part in design and writing of grant proposals and grant material
and present sections of research reports and manuscripts
advanced data analysis working closely with the Principal Investigator and other researchers
other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS (or equivalent) or doctoral degree in Epidemiology Biostatistics or related field; emphasis on methods and or pharmaco-epidemiology preferred; healthcare-related doctoral degree a plus
- Experience in an academic research setting 3-5 years required
- Excellent knowledge of epidemiologic methods; focus on Pharmacoepidemiology desirable
- Experience in research using large claims databases desirable
- Experience in collaborative projects with clinical medicine is preferred
- Knowledge and skills in the critical appraisal of research evidence are highly desired
- Background in pharmaceuticals is advantageous
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$63252.80 - $102596.00/AnnualGrade
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