Research Staff Scientist
Indianapolis, IN 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Description
The Research Scientist acts as a member of the team charged with developing research programs in Health Disparities and Equity (HDE) and Learning Health Systems (LHS) in a collaborative and multidisciplinary effort that will be competitive for multi-disciplinary investigator extramural programs, networks, or other types of funding. The successful candidate will have a history of working in the space of health equity, interventions, evaluations, and is expected to work closely with this team as well as faculty from across Regenstrief Institute, to contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of research projects. Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • In collaboration with the Director of Health Equity and Disparities and Learning Health Systems Research, manage and set research and development priorities across projects aligned with Regenstrief Institute's key health care partners.
  • Lead and/or assist with research coordination, project design, implementation, and evaluation of research projects. May provide guidance to other staff members.
  • Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for publications; presents findings at local, national, and or international meetings. Participates in the dissemination of research findings with stakeholders and other community members.
  • Provides technical guidance and consultation to co-workers, collaborators, and or students.
  • Develops and supports methods to identify funding opportunities aligned with HDE and LHS and establish cross-disciplinary teams to apply for funding, e.g., NIH, PCORI, AHEQ, etc.
  • Participates as key subject matter expert.
  • Ensure document of processes to create a "playbook" for the best methods for Regenstrief Institute investigators and staff to work with and coordinate with key partners.
  • Prepares grant/contract proposals to obtain funding in support of research activities.
  • Performance other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience
  • Requires an MPH, DrPH or PhD in a relevant scientific field (epidemiology, health policy & management, health services research, implementation science, or related field) or equivalent.
  • Requires a minimum of five (5) years of relevant research experience in health equity and disparities, learning health systems or public health or similar field.
  • Requires proven/successful experience in establishing and executing research projects. Experience working on/securing external grant support and experience in activities consistent with Regenstrief's overall mission is preferred.
  • Requires the ability to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders, including networks of academic, health care systems, government agencies, non-profits, community groups, and industry partners.
  • Requires the ability to maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
  • Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse individuals.
  • Requires the ability to work with multiple projects at the same time. Prior experience acting as a project manager strongly preferred
Language Skills
  • Ability to interact and verbally communicate with a diverse group of managers, clients, customers, stakeholders, and the general public
  • Ability to write reports, manuscripts, presentations and other operational correspondence
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Ability to think logically in order to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make sound decisions
Technical/Computer Skills
  • Requires ability to manage and record all research data
  • Highly proficient computer skills, including extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and e-mail systems
  • Ability to operate office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and phones
  • Strong ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and knowledge of statistical terms, methods, and skills used to summarize, describe, and analyze a collection of data
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
  • This position requires the physical ability to work 40 hours per week, including the flexibility to work extended hours as necessary to meet organizational needs
  • This position requires the manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and pointing device
  • This position requires the ability to travel to outside meetings as necessary
  • This position requires the ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail
  • This position requires excellent speaking, writing, and listening skills
  • This position requires some physical activity, such as pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and moving (up to 20 pounds)
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
  • This work takes place in both a formal and at home office environment as well as onsite at other facilities meeting with stakeholder and partners, which could include hospital. This position follows a HYBRID working model, incorporating 2 to 3 days of on-site presence.
  • This work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented and requires a flexible work schedule
  • Use of a computer, business office equipment, and other machinery is necessary
  • This position requires working as a team member and also independently
  • This position requires working and interacting with a diverse group of other individuals, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence

BENEFITS OF WORKING HERE

  • Work with a variety of diverse professionals in the healthcare industry
  • Free parking
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Group Life and Voluntary Term Life insurance
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403b Retirement Plan with gracious employer contributions
  • Fitness program
  • Pet insurance
  • Qualified employer for loan forgiveness



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Regenstrief Institute is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
5 years
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