Lead Health Data Scientist, Aging & Cognition Research

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit benefits (U-Pass)

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan (403(b))

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Senior Scientist to lead health services research using large-scale databases, including Medicare and electronic health records, with a focus on aging and cognitive decline.

You will design and execute complex observational studies in partnership with the PI, and assist in writing and submitting grants to NIH and other funders. Collaborating on design, conduct and reporting of research projects, you will also help draft and revise manuscripts and

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree; may substitute with combination of education and experience.
• Postdoctoral experience (3 years).

Responsibilities

• Designs, conducts and reports observational health services research.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting; may submit proposals with approvals.
• Prepares and submits research papers.
• Develops testable hypotheses and testing methods.
• Ensures safety procedures and documentation.
• Collaborates with other institutions on research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Laboratory Instrumentation

Lab Techniques

Oral Communications

Teamwork

Written Communication

Independent Work

Education

PhD or Terminal Degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Senior Scientist to lead health services research using large-scale databases, including Medicare and electronic health records, with a focus on aging and cognitive decline.

You will design and execute complex observational studies in partnership with the PI, and assist in writing and submitting grants to NIH and other funders. Collaborating on design, conduct and reporting of research projects, you will also help draft and revise manuscripts and