Research Assistant/Research Associate/Research Professor (Health Research)

About the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.

Position Summary

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing interdisciplinary center focused on innovative health services research, with an emphasis on real-world implementation, outcomes evaluation, and health system transformation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a high-impact research program with an emphasis on implementation science, dissemination research, and/or health outcomes research, including but not limited to health equity, comparative effectiveness, and health system evaluation.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research addressing healthcare delivery, access, quality, and outcomes, with a focus on translating evidence into practice.
• Establish and maintain a sustained portfolio of extra-murally funded research, with strong preference for candidates who bring active funding at the time of hire and a demonstrated trajectory of continued funding success.
• Lead the development, submission, and management of competitive grant proposals to federal, state, and foundation funding agencies.
• Publish high-impact, peer-reviewed scholarly work in leading journals in implementation science, outcomes research, and health services research.
• Provide active mentorship and career development support to junior faculty, trainees, and students, including guidance in research design, grant writing, and publication strategies.
• Contribute to the development of a supportive and collaborative research environment that fosters junior investigator success and faculty development.
• Engage in teaching activities in health services research, implementation science, epidemiology, or related fields at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners across C4HR, UICOMP, healthcare systems, and community organizations.
• Participate in institutional, departmental, and professional service activities.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD with MPH, PhD, DrPH, or equivalent doctoral degree in Health Services Research, Implementation Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field.
• Strong and demonstrated track record of research productivity in implementation science and/or outcomes research, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
• Established record of, or clear potential for, success in securing extramural research funding, with strong preference for candidates with current active funding at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring trainees, junior faculty, or early-career investigators, with evidence of successful academic and research career development support.
• Experience in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and mentorship.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Pay

$160,000 to $270,000 per year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Schedule

This position is a 100% in-office role, located in Peoria, Illinois.