Research Scientist

We conduct research with the areas of maternal and child health, health services research, implementation science, health disparities, aging and cardiovascular disease.

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.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Doctorate Degree in Health Science or related field.

Experience Required:

• 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.
• Have a history of research accomplishment with sustained and high-impact peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience conducting research as an independent scientist.
• Experience with federal and non-federal grants.
• Experience with manuscript writing and dissemination of research.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists, postdocs, and students.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external scientists on research projects.
• Growing national reputation in their respective field.
• Strong quantitative and/or qualitative analytic skills.
• High-quality research program preferably within AARI priority areas of aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer, health services research, or neuroscience.
• Have a history of funding and current funding that can be transferred to AARI.
• 5+ years of post-doctorate experience working as an independent scientist preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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).

Physical Requirements and 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.

Additional Information:

This position is equivalent to associate professor in academia.

This is a remote position with some in-person meetings as needed. Employees of AARI may work in AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV, WY.

Due to complex requirements, remote work is not permitted in: CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, MA, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA

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For more information contact: Brandie DePaoli Taylor, PhD, MPH, Director of Scientific Research, Advocate Aurora Research Institute. Email: [email protected]

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.