Research Scientist Department of Medicine (PhD)

   Research Scientist (PhD)

Baylor Scott and White Central Region is looking for a mid-career PhD social scientist, ideally with a focus on epidemiology or health services research, to join an existing senior PhD social scientist as part of a growing research program in the Department of Medicine. 

Position Highlights:

•      This position is fully funded by a generous endowment for the first 3 years, after which the candidate will be expected to have 50% external funding. 

•      The candidate will have academic appointments with Baylor College of Medicine and the BSW Center for Applied Health Research, thus fostering additional opportunities for collaboration. 

•      This position offers access to a large vertically integrated healthcare system with >4M lives, ideal for the departmental focus on population health research and epidemiology. 

Reports to: Vice Chair of Medicine for Research and Population Health, Temple Region

Term: Annual re-appointment

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Vice Chair Dr. Linda Highfield and Chair Dr. Michael Volk to grow the departmental research program
• 50% of time will be dedicated to the candidates’ personal research
• 50% of time will be in supporting role, assisting with statistical analysis and project development for other investigators
• Provide educational support relevant to clinical research to staff physicians, physicians-in-training, nurses and other relevant staff
• Assist Vice Chair in activities related to clinical research program development, operations and regulatory compliance
• Promote participation in clinical research by both staff (as investigators) and patients (as subjects)
• Mentor junior investigators and promote collaborative investigative relationships amongst Departmental clinician-researchers and other colleagues (intra- or extra-mural)
• In partnership with the Vice Chair and colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine, develop a research training program in healthcare delivery (CAQ or Masters)

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple 

Baylor Scott& White was named the #4 health system by Fortune/IBM Watson. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. Temple is a 574-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation. The hospital was ranked as the #2 teaching hospital in the United States. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs.

About the Community

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health provides full-range, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and emergency medical services through 49 hospitals and more than 800 patient access points.

Our comprehensive benefits package include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) / 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
• Annual CME reimbursement ($4250)
• Excellent relocation assistance package, and much more!

Qualifications:

• PhD Social Scientist
• Experience as a researcher, with a track record of extramural funding – at least a career development award, preferably RO1 or equivalent.
• Advanced research training in public health, epidemiology, health services or a related field is required. Experience with informatics is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in health services research methods, including multi-level modeling, cluster randomization, and interrupted time series analyses. Experience working with electronic health records and claims data required.
• Established record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with clinicians and navigate the infrastructure of a large healthcare system.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independence, creativity, foresight, and judgment in planning, organizing, and implementing multiple scientific research projects.

Please apply online at http://jobs.bswhealth.com 

Contact: Melisa Harrison, MAL, Sr Physician Recruiter at Melisa.Harrison@BSWHealth.org