Research Scientist (Digital Health Interventions)

About the role

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Research Scientist (Digital Health Interventions) to conduct scientific research in rehabilitation science and health informatics for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting scientific research including designing research studies, interpreting research data using quantitative and qualitative methods, and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
• Training and mentoring students and technicians
• Contributing to research proposals and grants applications

Requirements

• Must have a PhD degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Rehabilitation Science, Health Informatics, or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in a related position
• Experience must include three (3) years:
• Working on research projects in rehabilitation science, health informatics, digital health, or healthcare interventions for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities
• Designing, developing, implementing, and deploying digital health interventions such as mobile health applications, web-based platforms, backend systems, and cloud-based infrastructure to meet defined research objectives
• Collecting and analyzing data using quantitative and/or qualitative methods such as usability testing, user interviews, or other user-centered design methods to inform system design, evaluate usability, assess user needs, or support research activities
• Contributing to research dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, research reports, or technical documentation
• Must also have at least one peer-reviewed publication related to rehabilitation informatics or health informatics

Qualifications

Experience can be concurrent.

Benefits

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time regular

Contact Information

To apply, please visit https://www.join.pitt.edu, #26003599. Please upload a cover letter, statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, writing sample, at least three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations.