Research Scientist (Digital Health Interventions)

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Research Scientist (Digital Health Interventions) to conduct scientific research in rehabilitation science and health informatics for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities.

Requirements

• PhD degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Rehabilitation Science, Health Informatics, or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience in a related position
• Three (3) years working on research projects in rehabilitation science, health informatics, digital health, or healthcare interventions for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities
• Three (3) years designing, developing, implementing, and deploying digital health interventions such as mobile health applications, web-based platforms, backend systems, and cloud-based infrastructure to meet defined research objectives
• Three (3) years collecting and analyzing data using quantitative and/or qualitative methods such as usability testing, user interviews, or other user-centered design methods to inform system design, evaluate usability, assess user needs, or support research activities
• Three (3) years contributing to research dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, research reports, or technical documentation
• At least one peer-reviewed publication related to rehabilitation informatics or health informatics

Responsibilities

• Conducting scientific research including designing research studies, interpreting research data using quantitative and qualitative methods, and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
• Training and mentoring students and technicians
• Contributing to research proposals and grants applications

What This Job Offers

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