Research Scientist

Parkview Health•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Research Scientist is an integral part of the Parkview Research Center (PRC), focused on Health Services and Informatics Research. The role develops scientific background and methodology for external and internal funding proposals and prepares associated research protocols for IRB submission. In collaboration with the health services research team, the Research Scientist executes study protocols using sound scientific methodology and leads analysis of research findings. The role applies scientific expertise to problems relevant to the health system and collaborates with clinical co-workers on projects intended to improve clinical processes and patient health outcomes. It develops rigorous program evaluations, study protocols, and grant proposals across interdisciplinary areas. The Research Scientist develops a research platform and secures external grant funding. The position requires independent decision-making, study-method execution, data analysis, and problem-solving. It also independently develops manuscripts and other research dissemination, such as conference presentations, with the aim of publication or acceptance in top-tier journals and conferences. The role maintains and monitors work plans to support project goals and aims. The Research Scientist adapts their work style to complement colleagues and internal and external partners, builds positive working relationships, shares knowledge, supports team members, and contributes to a positive and professional work environment.

Requirements

PhD in a field applicable to health services research, such as Health Informatics, Computer Science, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction Design, or Social Computing.
At least 2 years of experience with field research and data analysis.
Competence in advanced research methods, including statistical techniques and study design used in epidemiology, behavioral, clinical, translational, and/or human-computer interaction design research.
Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve organizational research goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce high-quality research products, such as grant applications, abstracts, papers, and posters.

Nice To Haves

Post-doctoral fellowship experience.
Prior work experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Develop scientific background and methodology for external and internal funding proposals and associated research protocols for IRB submission.
Collaborate with the health services research team to execute study protocols using sound scientific methodology.
Lead data analysis of research findings.
Identify opportunities to apply scientific expertise to problems relevant to the health system.
Collaborate with clinical co-workers on projects to improve clinical processes and patient health outcomes.
Develop program evaluations, study protocols, and grant proposals across interdisciplinary areas.
Develop a research platform and secure external grant funding.
Independently make research decisions, execute study methods, analyze data, and solve problems.
Develop manuscripts and other research dissemination, including conference presentations.
Maintain and monitor work plans to support successful achievement of project goals and aims.
Build positive working relationships with co-workers and internal and external partners; share knowledge and support team members.
Contribute to and promote a positive, professional work environment.