Physician Research Investigator - Dementia Research

About the role

HealthPartners Institute is seeking a Physician Research Investigator - Dementia Research with both clinical and research experience in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, age-related cognitive decline, or dementia caregiving. Candidates with prior experience in investigator-initiated clinical trials are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in health services research, clinical decision support, or implementation science will also be considered. Research Investigators at HealthPartners Institute may obtain or maintain external academic appointments.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop externally funded research programs
• Conduct nationally and internationally recognized scholarly clinical or health services research
• Collaborate with other investigators, clinicians, and leaders to improve health outcomes and care delivery
• Conceptualize and design research projects
• Lead and collaborate on research projects
• Disseminate research results through presentations and publication in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Service on committees and participation in scientific peer-review processes

Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent degree and clinical experience in geriatrics, neurology, or related discipline
• Current Minnesota Medical license or eligible for MN medical license, based on active medical license in another state and in good standing
• Prior record leading research projects and independent scholarly publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature
• Strong methodologic expertise
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or similar formal training in research methodology
• Early to mid-career investigator with demonstrated potential to lead active portfolio of externally funded research
• Demonstrated history of successful collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams
• 3+ years of health care or clinical trial research experience
• Experience working with electronic health records or other health care data
• Experience writing research proposals

Benefits

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