Research Scientist

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem invites a mid- to senior-career scientist to lead a high-quality research program within the AARI priorities at Wake Forest University Health Sciences Hematology/Oncology Clinic.

You will design and execute funded projects, act as PI or Co-PI, and collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and external partners to advance cancer research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required in health science or related field.
• Typically 4+ years of experience in public health, health sciences, biostatistics, health economics, or health services research.
• Evidence of funding as PI or Co-I on external grants sought.

Responsibilities

• Sustains high quality program of research aligned with AAH strengths and AARI priorities.
• Leads or co-leads complex projects with clinicians and other scientists to develop and conduct research.
• Acts as PI, Co-PI or Co-investigator on projects with health system stakeholders and external collaborators.
• Leads project teams to achieve study objectives, deliver results on time, and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Designs grant submissions to internal and external funding agencies to secure funding.
• Disseminates research findings through reports, presentations and publications.
• Contributes expert knowledge to develop/refine the academic research agenda and system-wide initiatives.
• Mentors junior scientists and investigators.

Skills

Grant writing

Project leadership

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

MS Office

STATA/SAS/SPSS

REDCap

Education

Doctorate Degree in Health Science or related field

Tools

STATA

SAS

SPSS

REDCap

Job description

Department

37340 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Hematology/Oncology Clinic

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Mon-Fri

Pay Range

$51.05 - $76.60

Major Responsibilities

• Sustains high quality program of research in area(s) that aligns with AAH strengths and AARI priorities.
• Leads or co-leads complex projects with clinicians and other scientists, within or outside AARI, to develop, implement and conduct research that aligns with AAH strengths and AARI priorities. Acts as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator or Co-PI on projects with other scientists, health system stakeholders and external collaborators.
• Leads project teams to achieve study objectives, deliver results on time, and ensure the quality of research deliverables. Serves as the AARI site lead for specific projects with collaborators and funders to ensure requirements and expectations are met in a timely manner.
• Leads and designs grant submissions to internal and external funding agencies to secure and grow external and philanthropic funding of AARI academic research and support his/her program of research.
• Disseminates research findings through reports, presentations at regional and national conferences, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributes expert knowledge related to his/her area(s) of expertise in developing/refining the AARI academic research agenda and system-wide initiatives.
• Provides thought leadership in area(s) relevant to his/her own program of research to research and system leaders. Serves on AAH and AARI committees and task forces.
• Provides expert knowledge to research leaders and other scientists in addressing and resolving issues related to activities, budgets, and staffing for research projects.
• Mentors more junior scientists and investigators, as well as research team members.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• Doctorate Degree in Health Science or related field.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 4 years of experience in Public health, health sciences, biostatistics, health economics, health services research or equivalent. Evidence of funding from federal or other organizations/agencies as PI and/or Co-I. 3+ years post-graduate experience in established area/program of research.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Clearly advancing toward a successful independent research career as evidenced by grant funding and publications.
• Expert knowledge in area(s) aligned with their own program of research. Self-directed and works independently.
• Expert knowledge of qualitative/quantitative methods.
• Excellent presentation and writing skills, evidenced by presentations at scientific conferences and track record of publications in scientific journals.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders and constituencies at all levels in academic and health care settings.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, as well as team building and relationship management skills.
• Proven skills in critical/analytic thinking, creativity/innovation, customer service, problem solving, and project management.
• Understanding of good clinical practices and the laws, regulations, standards and guidance governing the conduct of clinical research and the preparation of regulatory and other relevant research document submissions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, statistical software applications (e.g., STATA, SAS, SPSS) and relational database design (e.g., REDCap).

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Will generally be exposed to rapid‑pace and complex health care environment. Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job. Remote work with in‑person meetings as needed.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Mid-career scientist who leads a high-quality research program within a specific AARI priority area(s) and works independently in initiating and leading system-wide research projects from design to dissemination. Leads or co-leads projects as Principal Investigator (PI), Co-investigator or Co-PI with other scientists, health system stakeholders and external collaborators to further develop and sustain his/her program of research with successful external funding. Designs and develops grant submissions to internal and external funding agencies and disseminates research findings through reports, presentations and publications. Contributes expert knowledge related to his/her area(s) of expertise in developing/refining the AARI academic research agenda and system-wide initiatives, and provides mentoring to more junior scientists. Seeks guidance from Scientific Director and others with relevant expertise on as-needed basis, typically at “juncture” points of strategic decisions.