Research Scientist III (Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Health Services Research)

Job description

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for the position ofResearch Scientist III(Infectious Disease Epidemiology/Health Services Research) ,which is a senior position equivalent to an academic full professor, to join theMid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI). A research emphasis on HIV or other viruses, or other communicable diseases including sexually transmitted infections, is preferred. This is a full-time position based in our regional office located inCapitol Hill, Washington D.C. with a hybrid work model .

Reporting to theDirector of Research Science, theResearch Scientist IIIwill design and implement major investigator-initiated health services and epidemiology-related research projects in the area of infectious diseases. You will also secure external funding through federal, foundation, or industry grants, and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. The Research Scientist III may contribute to intramural projects relevant to MAPRI and MAPMG, providing assistance as needed for study design, analysis plans, and interpretation of results. Please note, this is not a basic research, microbiology, non-human research, or bench science position.

You can expect to:

Develop an innovative research portfolio in infectious disease healthcare delivery and outcomes, working both independently and in collaboration with external partners, leveraging Kaiser Permanente’s extensive clinical data

Prepare and submit grant proposals and secure extramural research funding, aiming to achieve funding for 75–80% of annual effort within five years

Initiate and maintain collaborations with external partners, including federal agencies, other Kaiser Permanente regions, research networks, and academic or healthcare system partners

Publish at least two first-author papers and at least two papers as a collaborating author annually, and present research findings (poster or oral) at national scientific meetings

Collaborate with MAPRI research teams (data analysts, project managers, and biostatisticians), leading research studies and ensuring they are completed successfully

Mentor MAPMG staff, physician researchers, and research interns

Contribute to the scientific community through being a peer reviewer for journals (at least four per year) and participating in expert or grant review panels

What is required:

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, or related discipline OR an MD/DO with an additional advanced research degree (e.g., MPH, MAS, MS, PhD) is required

Extensive experience in infectious disease research; a research emphasis on HIV or other viruses, or other communicable diseases including sexually transmitted infections, is preferred.

Minimum of eleven (11) years of post-doctoral research experience in epidemiology, health services research, or related field is required; experience in a health system research setting preferred

Successful track record of extramural grant funding as Principal Investigator

Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

Demonstrated ability to design and lead simultaneous original research studies, including multi-site studies, and publish results

Must be able to go into the regional office located in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. at least quarterly, and on an as-needed basis

Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area

Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.

Competitive Benefits:

Competitive compensation package

100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families

Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave

Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

Education reimbursement

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $190,000 to $210,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.

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Worksite address

washington, DC, 20022, US

Who can apply

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