Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente · 5 hours ago
Research Scientist II
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$153K/yr - $191K/yr
7+ years expMid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for the position of Research Scientist II, which is a mid-career position equivalent to an academic associate professor. The Research Scientist II will design and implement major investigator-initiated health services and epidemiology-related research projects in the area of infectious diseases.
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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 one to two first-author papers and one to 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 two per year) and participating in expert or grant review panels
Qualification
Required
PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, or related discipline OR an MD/DO with an additional advanced research degree (e.g., MPH, MAS, MS, PhD) is required
Minimum of seven (7) 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
Successful track record of extramural grant funding as Principal Investigator
Demonstrated ability to design and lead simultaneous original research studies and publish results
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
Preferred
Extensive experience in infectious disease research; a research emphasis on HIV or other viruses, or other communicable diseases including sexually transmitted infections, is preferred
Experience in a health system research setting preferred
Benefits
100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families effective on the first day of employment
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, 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.
1001-5000 employees
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