Research Scientist

Major Responsibilities

• Sustains high quality program of research in area(s) that aligns with AAH strengths and AARI priorities.
• Leads or co-leads complex projects with clinicians and other scientists, within or outside AARI, to develop, implement and conduct research that aligns with AAH strengths and AARI priorities.
• Acts as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator or Co-PI on projects with other scientists, health system stakeholders and external collaborators.
• Leads project teams to achieve study objectives, deliver results on time, and ensure the quality of research deliverables.
• Serves as the AARI site lead for specific projects with collaborators and funders to ensure requirements and expectations are met in a timely manner.
• Leads and designs grant submissions to internal and external funding agencies to secure and grow external and philanthropic funding of AARI academic research and support his/her program of research.
• Disseminates research findings through reports, presentations at regional and national conferences, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributes expert knowledge related to his/her area(s) of expertise in developing/refining the AARI academic research agenda and system-wide initiatives.
• Provides thought leadership in area(s) relevant to his/her own program of research to research and system leaders.
• Serves on AAH and AARI committees and task forces.
• Provides expert knowledge to research leaders and other scientists in addressing and resolving issues related to activities, budgets, and staffing for research projects.
• Mentors more junior scientists and investigators, as well as research team members.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Health Science or related field.

Experience

• Typically requires 4 years of experience in Public health, health sciences, biostatistics, health economics, health services research or equivalent.
• Evidence of funding from federal or other organizations/agencies as PI and/or Co-I.
• 3+ years post-graduate experience in established area/program of research.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Clearly advancing toward a successful independent research career as evidenced by grant funding and publications.
• Expert knowledge in area(s) aligned with their own program of research.
• Self-directed and works independently.
• Expert knowledge of qualitative/quantitative methods.
• Excellent presentation and writing skills, evidenced by presentations at scientific conferences and track record of publications in scientific journals.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders and constituencies at all levels in academic and health care settings.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, as well as team building and relationship management skills.
• Proven skills in critical/analytic thinking, creativity/innovation, customer service, problem solving, and project management.
• Understanding of good clinical practices and the laws, regulations, standards and guidance governing the conduct of clinical research and the preparation of regulatory and other relevant research document submissions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, statistical software applications (e.g., STATA, SAS, SPSS) and relational database design (e.g., REDCap).

Working Conditions

Will generally be exposed to rapid-pace and complex health care environment. Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job. Remote work with in-person meetings as needed.