St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 1 day ago
Faculty Position-Department of Information Services, Clinical Informatics Researcher
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated faculty-level Clinical Informatics Researcher to conduct research aimed at improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and the design of research studies.
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Responsibilities
Develop and lead clinical informatics research projects focused on improving healthcare systems, patient care delivery, and healthcare data management
Design, conduct, and analyze quantitative and qualitative research studies to assess the effectiveness and usability of health IT solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, analysts, clinical operations, and quality and safety leaders to address complex healthcare informatics challenges
Work closely with the existing clinical informatics teams in nursing, pathology, pharmacy, and radiology to ensure seamless integration of research findings into clinical practice and operational workflows
Coordinate with the clinical informatics teams to align research objectives with organizational goals, ensuring that research outcomes contribute to system improvements, user experience enhancements, and patient safety initiatives
Participate in the design and implementation of applied clinical informatics projects as a member of the broader clinical informatics team
Assist in the development and optimization of clinical decision support systems (CDSS)
Assist in the use of existing data analytics platforms to analyze research objectives
Lead data collection efforts, including the extraction and integration of health data from electronic health records, health information exchanges, and other clinical databases
Utilize statistical and informatics methodologies to analyze complex datasets and generate actionable insights and potential optimization/quality improvement projects
Prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations for internal stakeholders, funding agencies, and peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative health IT tools and solutions, such as predictive analytics, AI/ML algorithms, clinical decision support systems, and population health management platforms
Evaluate emerging technologies in clinical informatics and provide strategic recommendations for their adoption within healthcare settings
Engage in the continuous improvement of health IT systems, focusing on usability, interoperability, patient safety and clinical care outcomes
Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to ensure alignment between research findings and practical healthcare implementation
Engage with external stakeholders, including academic institutions, industry partners, and government agencies, to further research goals and secure funding for projects
Present research findings at scientific conferences, workshops, and symposia, and contribute to the clinical informatics community through professional organizations and working groups
Mentor junior researchers, graduate students, and fellows in the field of clinical informatics research
Stay current with the latest developments in clinical informatics, health IT, and related fields through continuous learning and professional development
Contribute to the advancement of the clinical informatics discipline by participating in the development of educational programs and training initiatives
If desired and depending on clinical qualifications, the individual may have the opportunity to engage in clinical care, integrating informatics tools and strategies directly into patient interactions
Qualification
Required
Successful applicants must hold an MD, PhD, and/or equivalent doctoral level degree
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in clinical informatics research, preferably within a healthcare setting
Demonstrated experience in designing and managing research projects, including data collection, analysis, and publication of results
Proven expertise in the use of clinical data management tools, electronic health records (EHR), health information exchanges, and data analysis software
Strong knowledge of clinical informatics frameworks, standards, and methodologies
Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SPSS, SQL) and healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR)
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Collaborative and team-oriented, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Understanding of healthcare policy, regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH), and privacy issues related to health data
Preferred
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Clinical Informatics Fellowship or equivalent advanced training with Board Certification/Eligibility in Clinical Informatics is strongly preferred for MD and/or equivalent degree applicants
Experience with health IT innovation, including working with artificial intelligence, machine learning, telemedicine, or mobile health technologies, is highly desirable
Experience with grant writing and securing funding for research projects
Involvement in professional organizations such as AMIA, ANIA, AMDIS, HIMSS, or similar
Company
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$62.4MKey Investors
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2025-05-12Grant· $1.5M
2024-10-28Grant
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Judy A. Habib
Chair, Board of Directors
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