Research Fellow

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Fellow supports by contributing to the development, management, and evaluation of projects in outcomes research and health services research. This role is designed for individuals who have completed a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) and are seeking advanced research training under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI). Key responsibilities include assisting with the design and execution of research studies, data analysis, preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals, and dissemination of findings through presentations and publications.

Requirements

• Must have degree and/or significant experience in a field related to health services research or outcomes research; (PharmD preferred).
• For physician fellowship, MD degree required with U.S. board licensure or U.S. board eligibility.
• Analytical skills essential to recognize and objectively evaluate the steps needed to complete project tasks, identify and apply statistical tests needed to analyze data for project results, generate ideas for potential projects and effectively solve problems; must possess expertise in grant writing, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting projects at national conferences; must work effectively in team settings; must effectively generate ideas, initiate project tasks and present topics in a professional setting.

Nice To Haves

• PharmD preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of grant proposals and potential projects
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings in writing
• Participate in the planning and implementation of research projects, including measurement selection and development and project timetable development, implementation and monitoring
• Manage assigned project activities to meet objectives and goals
• Contribute to the writing of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Design databases for data collection
• Analyze and interpret data using SAS and/or SPSS and/or STATA1
• Interview patients and conduct focus groups in accordance with research protocols
• Coordinate data collection
• Coordinate data entry and management activities and perform data coding and entry
• Disseminate project results through poster or podium presentations
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external clients
• Communicate effectively with team members to create a successful working relationship
• Participate in education activities offered by the College, including organizing discussions for research meetings
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree