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Ochsner Health · 3 hours ago

Health Informatics Researcher

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ochsner Health is committed to serving and innovating in healthcare since 1942. The Health Informatics Researcher will develop a research portfolio, teach biomedical or health informatics, and provide analytics expertise for clinical initiatives.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops a research portfolio as an independent investigator

Pursues grant funding opportunities (federal, industry and/or philanthropic)

Presents scholarly work at conferences and/or publish in peer reviewed journals

Works collaboratively with faculty on courses, research and special projects related to health informatics

Provides advanced analytics for health system-level, data-driven, clinical initiatives

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Biomedical informaticsResearch designStatistical analysisProgramming (Python)API developmentWeb interface frameworksElectronic medical recordsMachine learningInter-professional collaborationCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

PhD or master's degree in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field from an accredited school

Track record of publications

Completed post-doctoral training with PhD; OR 5 years of relevant professional level experience with master's degree in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field from an accredited school

Solid understanding of medical informatics and electronic medical record systems and a very strong knowledge of molecular biology, bioinformatics, computational biology or systems biology

Strong programming (e.g. Perl, Python, Java), database (e.g. MySQL, MSSS, Oracle, DB2, RedCap), statistical analysis (e.g. using R, SPSS, or SAS), network visualization and analysis (e.g. GEPHI) and EPIC user interface and backend skills

Knowledge of EPIC electronic medical record system, PCORnet and OMOP common data models

Deep knowledge of statistical methods and practical knowledge of machine learning model building and deployment

Knowledge of research design and methods and ability to publish research findings

Ability to work and teach in an inter-professional environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals

Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to handle diverse responsibilities and multiple projects at one time while working independently under strict deadlines

Ability to travel within state of employment

Preferred

PhD in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field from an accredited school or MD/DO

Track record of investigator-initiated research and related funding

Proficiency in building interactive web interfaces using frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Svelte

Experience developing application programming interfaces (APIs) and backend services using Python (e.g., FastAPI or Flask) or JavaScript runtimes (e.g., Node.js)

Comfortable developing on Linux-based systems, especially lightweight desktop environments using Wayland display servers

Familiarity with Docker containerization, secure communication practices, and network configuration is a plus

Nationally Recognized Informatics Certification or membership to national society

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ochsner.org/

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