Kaiser Permanente
Assistant Investigator MD/DO
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Job Description
- Req#: 1254012
- Establish an independent research portfolio as a Principal Investigator (PI). This includes planning, initiating, and conducting scientific research and evaluation studies; securing intramural and extramural funding; and collaborating with others as a co-investigator while seeking to establish a sustained independent research program as a PI or scientific lead.
- Provide leadership to local research team. This includes clearly communicating with team members and other staff to implement project activities; being knowledgeable about and compliant with applicable organizational, federal, and other regulatory practices and policies; leading study aims or serving as a content expert when serving as a collaborator; and effectively leading projects/teams when acting as PI.
- Analyze, interpret, and disseminate research findings to KPWHRI, KFHPW, and the broader scientific community through publications, presentations at scientific meetings, and other appropriate forums.
- Meet regularly with scientific mentoring team and other peers and leaders to advance ones knowledge and skills as an independent scientist. Share knowledge and skills with others through mentoring staff and junior scientists at KPWHRI.
- Participates in annual service to KPWHRI (e.g., serving on committees) and the broader scientific community (e.g., peer review manuscripts).
- Participate in scientific planning and other activities to support the growth and success of KPWHRI.
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) is accepting applications for research positions at the Assistant Investigator level (equivalent to an Assistant Professor appointment at an academic university). We welcome applications from all well-qualified candidates who have a proven track record of sustained extramural research funding and scholarly productivity in Health Services Research, Behavioral Science, Health Policy, Epidemiology or other health science disciplines well-aligned with our mission and environment. KPWHRI is part of a world-class research hub in Seattle, Washington with a flexible work setting accommodating both onsite and remote work in the states of WA or ID. Applicants reflecting the broad diversity and lived experiences in our communities are particularly encouraged to apply. Learn more at https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/about-us and https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/about-us/careers/jobs.
Job Summary:Develop and execute an independent program of research and evaluation resulting in grant and contract awards and recognition for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI).
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