Health Equity Implementation Research Scientist III
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The Department of Research & Evaluation (R&E) at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) seeks to expand our health equity and implementation research portfolio to improve the health and well-being of our diverse community. The primary objective of this overall research program is to build sustainable partnerships with KPSC health system leaders, front line clinicians, patients and families, R&E scientists, and other national, state and community collaborators to develop, implement and rigorously evaluate scalable programs, practices, and innovations to eliminate persistent health disparities in the diverse communities of Southern California. Priority health equity focus areas include cardio-metabolic diseases, medication adherence, vaccinations, cancer care, maternal health, mental health, obesity management, and digital access.
This is an open-rank Research Scientist position (equivalent to an Assistant (I), Associate (II) or Full (III) Professor) for an investigator with relevant experience and expertise in health equity and implementation science research. Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in health services research, implementation and improvement science, systems science, epidemiology, nursing, psychology or related field, or MD or equivalent with a master’s degree in a related field. The candidate must be able to consistently demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to design and conduct culturally sensitive research with all communities, although it will be especially beneficial for candidates to be culturally knowledgeable and have a deep understanding of issues impacting the diverse communities that we serve.
Designs, develops, obtains funding for, and directs epidemiologic, behavioral science, health services, or related research projects that are consistent with institutional, state, and national health care priorities. Contributes to the overall achievements of the Department of Research & Evaluation (R&E) and the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG).
Essential Responsibilities:
- General:
- Designs, develops, obtains funding for, and directs research projects that are consistent with institutional, state, and national health care priorities.
- Prepares grant proposals, internal reports, and manuscripts for publication in high-quality peer review journals both independently and collaboratively.
- Provides service to the scientific community through reviewing manuscripts for publication and serving on editorial boards, grant review panels, and national boards of directors.
- May consult with local, state, and national non-profit and government agencies.
- Makes presentations to R&E and SCPMG as requested.
- Presents papers in oral or poster format at national and international scientific meetings.
- Serves on and may Chair departmental committees and SCPMG committees based on experience and expertise.
- Mentors postdoctoral fellows and junior research scientists when experience and opportunities permit.
- Rank Specific:
- Research Scientist III: Requires substantial professional experience (thirteen (13) years of postdoctoral experience).
- Serves as a PI on 2 studies, a site PI on 2-3 studies and a co-I on 1-4 extramurally funded studies.
- Publishes 1-2 papers per year as a first author, 2-3 papers per year as a senior author, and 4-6 papers per year as a collaborating author.
- Makes 1 or more presentation at Departmental or SCPMG meeting and 3-5 national meetings per year.
- May provide consultation to top-level regional and inter-regional SCPMG/KP Health Plan managers/committees.
- Serves on Departmental committees as well as 1-2 grant review committees.
- Review 12 papers per year for indexed peer review journals.
- Serve on 1-2 editorial board for peer review journals.
- May assume responsibilities of Assistant Director.
- This is a third level in a career progression.
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H. or similar degree designation) in epidemiology, behavioral science, health services research, or related field or doctoral degree in medicine (M.D., D.O. or similar degree designation) with additional research education (M.P.H., M.S., or similar degree designation) and training.
- Competent in advanced research methods, including statistical techniques and study design commonly used in epidemiologic, behavioral, health services research, or similar studies.
- Professional experience (years dependent on rank) in designing and conducting original research, presenting results at national scientific meetings and publishing in peer review journals.
- Ranks of Research Scientist I-III are consistent with Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor in traditional academic settings.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Independent research and peer-reviewed publications in areas central to the issues of health equity and social justice.
- Knowledge of health equity theories and frameworks.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish fluently.
Notes:
KPSC is a leading integrated health care system that provides comprehensive care for approximately 4.8 million members in Southern California, of whom 42% identify as Hispanic, 11% Asian, and 7% Black. The health care provided to members is tracked through a system-wide electronic health record (EHR), which includes membership, utilization, vital signs, laboratory, and pharmacy records. R&E has access to unparalleled data resources, including data warehouses that combines curated EHR data for both inpatient and outpatient visits with additional data from external registries and outside claims.
By joining the KPSC research team, you will work with other researchers in a collegial setting that fosters public domain research, independent thinking, and adherence to the highest scientific standards. R&E investigators are primarily supported by grant and contract funding from federal and other external sources, especially the National Institutes of Health.
A description of the Department of Research & Evaluation is available on the web (http://kp.org/research). It is home to over 40 research scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and clinician investigators and over 400 support staff. The department is located in Pasadena, a community of 140,000 residents 15 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles. Information about the community can be found at www.visitpasadena.com.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter online at http://kaiserpermanentejobs.org/default.aspx. Principals only.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
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