Research Scientist Department of Medicine (PhD)

at  Baylor Scott White Health

RESEARCH SCIENTIST (PHD)

Baylor Scott and White Central Region is looking for a mid-career PhD social scientist, ideally with a focus on epidemiology or health services research, to join an existing senior PhD social scientist as part of a growing research program in the Department of Medicine.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD Social Scientist
• Experience as a researcher, with a track record of extramural funding – at least a career development award, preferably RO1 or equivalent.
• Advanced research training in public health, epidemiology, health services or a related field is required. Experience with informatics is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in health services research methods, including multi-level modeling, cluster randomization, and interrupted time series analyses. Experience working with electronic health records and claims data required.
• Established record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with clinicians and navigate the infrastructure of a large healthcare system.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independence, creativity, foresight, and judgment in planning, organizing, and implementing multiple scientific research projects.
  Please apply online at http://jobs.bswhealth.com
  Contact: Melisa Harrison, MAL, Sr Physician Recruiter at Melisa.Harrison@BSWHealth.or

• Collaborate with the Vice Chair Dr. Linda Highfield and Chair Dr. Michael Volk to grow the departmental research program
• 50% of time will be dedicated to the candidates’ personal research
• 50% of time will be in supporting role, assisting with statistical analysis and project development for other investigators
• Provide educational support relevant to clinical research to staff physicians, physicians-in-training, nurses and other relevant staff
• Assist Vice Chair in activities related to clinical research program development, operations and regulatory compliance
• Promote participation in clinical research by both staff (as investigators) and patients (as subjects)
• Mentor junior investigators and promote collaborative investigative relationships amongst Departmental clinician-researchers and other colleagues (intra- or extra-mural)
• In partnership with the Vice Chair and colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine, develop a research training program in healthcare delivery (CAQ or Masters)