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.