Investigator, Research - Maternal Child Health
Primary Location Atlanta, Georgia
Job Number 1242354 Date posted 12/19/2023
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Description:
A full-time researcher (Ph.D.) with experience in designing, managing and executing health services research studies. Knowledge of health care systems and/or managed care is a plus. The successful candidate will identify researchable questions relevant to the current vision and business imperatives of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. and The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, conceptualize and design approaches to test these hypotheses, and prepare applications to extramural funders to support the studies. Proven skills in study design, implementation, statistical analysis and manuscript preparation.
Job Summary:
A full-time researcher (Ph.D.) with experience in designing, managing and executing health services research studies. Knowledge of health care systems and/or managed care is a plus. The successful candidate will identify researchable questions relevant to the current vision and business imperatives of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. and The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, conceptualize and design approaches to test these hypotheses, and prepare applications to extramural funders to support the studies. Proven skills in study design, implementation, statistical analysis and manuscript preparation.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Identify research questions & design studies.
- Write competitive grant proposals for funding.
- Oversee implementation of protocols & guide work.
- Stay on budget & advise.
- Write publishable manuscripts.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum four (4) years of scientific investigation work.
Education
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology, public health or social sciences or eight (8) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of statistical methodology and analysis.
- Proficiency in SAS software - e.g. ability to guide programmer & validate output data.
- Strong data management capabilities using large administrative data sets.
- Ability to manage multiple research projects within agreed upon timeframes.
- Comfortable working independently as well as productively with internal and external study collaborators.
- Track record of successful grant awards.
- A bibliography of scientific presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A.
Primary Location: Georgia,Atlanta,Regional Office - 9 Piedmont
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-GA-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Regional Office - 9 Piedmont - Research Administration - 2808
Pay Range: $120400 - $155760 / year
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
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. Submit Interest
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. Submit Interest
