VanderHouwen Hiring for Healthcare Researcher at Atlanta Metropolitan Area Full Time

Healthcare Researcher

This position will lead a program of research that is recognized nationally in the investigator’s area of expertise by designing and implementing major health-related research projects, developing, evaluating, and testing significant innovations in the organization, delivery, and financing of health care, publishing research findings in major scientific and professional journals and books, translating research into practice, leading national and/or local research cooperatives, assisting in the career development of junior investigators, and stimulating and guiding the overall development of the CRE as a preeminent research organization. Advise national policymakers in their area of expertise.

This is an onsite position in Atlanta, GA. Some travel is required, about 15%.

Healthcare Researcher Responsibilities

Identify novel research questions and design studies that align with the mission of the company.

Write competitive grant proposals for funding and obtain funding for research projects.

Take primary responsibility for the implementation of research protocols and lead multidisciplinary study teams.

Stay on budget and ensure implementation of all regulatory requirements for research projects.

Publish research findings in major scientific and professional journals and books.

Be recognized as a national leader in research specialty areas.

Assist in the career development of junior investigators (e.g., research associates) either through informal mentoring arrangements or formal supervisory assignments.

Healthcare Researcher Qualifications

Minimum six (6) years of post-doctoral experience as an investigator (or equivalent academic faculty position).

Minimum forty (40) articles in peer-reviewed journals, including ten (10) that are first-authored or equivalent.

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or Dr.P.H.) in epidemiology, medicine, health care, biostatistics, or a related social sciences discipline.

Additional Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of complex quantitative methods for dealing with methodological and analytic problems in the investigator’s area of expertise.

Proficiency in SAS software – i.e., ability to guide analysts’ work and validate output data.

Strong data management capabilities using large administrative data sets.

Ability to manage multiple research projects within agreed-upon timeframes and budgets.

Exceptional leadership skills.

Comfortable working independently as well as productively with internal and external study collaborators.

Ability to build and supervise a team of research associates, analysts, project managers, research assistants, and other project staff.

Demonstrated success in securing peer-reviewed grant funding as a Principal Investigator, including competing renewal of previously funded projects.

A bibliography of scientific presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Salary: $140,000-211,000K/yr. (DOE)

Benefits

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and can include coverage for medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k with employer match, and wellness programs.

About VanderHouwen

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC-certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies’ staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

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