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Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente · 3 weeks ago

Research Scientist III (Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Health Services Research)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $210K/yr

11+ years exp

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for the position of Research Scientist III to join the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute. The Research Scientist III will design and implement major health services and epidemiology-related research projects in infectious diseases, secure external funding, and disseminate findings through publications and presentations.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop an innovative research portfolio in infectious disease healthcare delivery and outcomes, working both independently and in collaboration with external partners, leveraging Kaiser Permanente’s extensive clinical data

Prepare and submit grant proposals and secure extramural research funding, aiming to achieve funding for 75–80% of annual effort within five years

Initiate and maintain collaborations with external partners, including federal agencies, other Kaiser Permanente regions, research networks, and academic or healthcare system partners

Publish at least two first-author papers and at least two papers as a collaborating author annually, and present research findings (poster or oral) at national scientific meetings

Collaborate with MAPRI research teams (data analysts, project managers, and biostatisticians), leading research studies and ensuring they are completed successfully

Mentor MAPMG staff, physician researchers, and research interns

Contribute to the scientific community through being a peer reviewer for journals (at least four per year) and participating in expert or grant review panels

Qualification

EpidemiologyHealth Services ResearchGrant WritingResearch DesignInfectious Disease ResearchPublication RecordPeer ReviewMentoringCollaboration

Required

MD/DO with an additional advanced research degree (e.g., MPH, MAS, MS, PhD) OR a PhD or equivalent degree in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Nursing, or related discipline is required

Extensive experience in infectious disease research

Minimum of eleven (11) years of post-doctoral research experience in epidemiology, health services research, or related field is required; experience in a health system research setting preferred

Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

Demonstrated ability to design and lead simultaneous original research studies, including multi-site studies, and publish results

Successful track record of extramural grant funding as Principal Investigator

Must be able to go into the regional office located in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. at least quarterly, and on an as-needed basis

Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area

Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment. Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment

Benefits

100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families

Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave

Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Company

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente

The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, P.C.

Founded in 1948

Rockville, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://midatlantic.permanente.org

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