Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Research Institute

Position Overview:

Solid training in epidemiology, health service research or implementation science. Established experience and research track record, and independently acquire/lead research project or program planning, organizing, and carrying out projects of highly developed scientific scope and complexity related to framing research ideas, design, oversee project activities, program evaluation, and publications. Recruits and mentors junior Scientists as appropriate to their professional level, ensures adherence to good research practices by all members of the department, manages departmental resources appropriately, builds research relationships and collaborations within Research Institute (RI), clinicians, and wider community. Leverages patient population, data, technology, and collaborative opportunities with other appropriate institutions/agencies to undertake original research for peer-reviewed publication, obtain sufficient project-related funding to support research activities, collaborate with other researchers and clinicians, and teach and provide service to own field, Research Institute (RI), and community. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing teaching duties.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Doctorate: Ph.D or M.D. in Public Health, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent education/experience

EXPERIENCE PREFERED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED in

• 10 years experience in managing a multidisciplinary research team, responding to opportunities, and successful problem identification and resolution.
• 10 years demonstrated experience of peer-reviewed scientific publication in health services research.
• 3 years postdoctoral research training and/or experience, in health services, public health, epidemiology, a behavioral science, management sciences or health economics research, or a related research field

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to obtain NIH or other competitive research funding.
• Competent in the statistical techniques, study designs and general research methods commonly used in epidemiological and health services research.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Prioritize and delegate assignments based on experience, procedures, policies, and best practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify and analyze data to solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Pay Range: 81.57 - 130.52

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.