Research Scientist, Sr.-Oncology

Endeavor Health•Evanston, IL

10d•$59 - $92•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Research Scientist supports the development and execution of oncology research, primarily focused on outcomes, cancer care delivery, and population cancer health. Reporting to the System Physician Oncology Executive and Director of the Research Institute, the role partners with clinical and faculty leaders to expand research capacity, enhance grant funding, and advance evidence-based improvements in cancer care. The scientist serves as a methodological and scientific resource to enable high-quality research. The position works with oncology faculty, clinical and operational leaders, data and analytics teams, and institutional partners. It contributes to study design and execution, grant development, research dissemination, and efforts to improve care delivery and translate research findings into practice.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent in health services research, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field; an MD is optional.
Demonstrated experience in outcomes research and healthcare delivery research.
Experience with successful grant funding.
Strong analytical and methodological expertise.
Experience with grant writing and funded research.
Ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with real-world data sources and healthcare systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oncology outcomes research, cancer care delivery research, implementation science, or population health.
Strong analytic skills and experience working with clinical datasets, cancer registries, EHR data, or claims data.
Experience translating research findings into practical improvements in cancer care delivery.
Familiarity with health equity, value-based care, digital health, AI applications in oncology, precision oncology, or implementation of evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with oncology faculty and clinical leaders to design and implement studies focused on outcomes, cancer care delivery, implementation science, and quality improvement.
Provide methodological expertise in study design, data analysis, and interpretation, including observational studies, pragmatic trials, health services research, and implementation research methods.
Support development and execution of investigator-initiated studies and participation in collaborative research networks.
Partner with data, analytics, and clinical teams to use real-world data to evaluate care delivery, patient outcomes, and disparities.
Contribute to manuscript development and dissemination of findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Identify funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities, including NIH, foundations, industry, and other sponsors.
Lead and support grant writing, proposal development, study design, and coordination of submissions.
Advise faculty and clinicians preparing grant applications and research protocols.
Support junior investigators and foster collaborative, team-based science.
Work with clinical and operational leaders to evaluate and improve oncology care delivery using data-driven insights.
Support the development and assessment of clinical pathways, quality initiatives, and value-based care models.
Facilitate integration of research findings into clinical practice using implementation science frameworks and strategies where appropriate.
Collaborate with institutional partners to align research efforts with system priorities and patient needs.