Sr Health Informatics Researcher - Academics - Full Time

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job leads the development of new health informatics programs. Develops a research portfolio as an independent investigator, teaches biomedical or health informatics in graduate or undergraduate programs, and provides informatics and analytics expertise in the preparation of academic products (research protocols, publications, grant applications). Collaborates with health system executives to design and execute scientifically rigorous evaluations of health informatics related clinical programs. Interacts with researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders in a variety of fields. Mentors and provides professional development opportunities to junior investigators including post-doctoral fellows and graduate and undergraduate students.

Education

Required - PhD or master’s degree in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field from an accredited school.

Preferred – PhD in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field from an accredited school or MD/DO.

Work Experience

Required – Track record of publications and grants.

5 years of relevant professional level experience beyond post-doctoral training with PhD;

OR

10 years of relevant professional level experience with master’s degree in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field from an accredited school.

Preferred - Track record of investigator-initiated research and related funding.

Certifications

Required - None.

Preferred- Nationally Recognized Informatics Certification or membership to national society.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Solid understanding of medical informatics and electronic medical record systems and a very strong knowledge of molecular biology, bioinformatics, computational biology or systems biology.

• Strong programming (e.g. Perl, Python, Java), database (e.g. MySQL, MSSS, Oracle, DB2, RedCap), statistical analysis (e.g. using R, SPSS, or SAS), network visualization and analysis (e.g. GEPHI) and EPIC user interface and backend skills.

• Knowledge of EPIC electronic medical record system, PCORnet and OMOP common data models.

• Deep knowledge of statistical methods and practical knowledge of machine learning model building and deployment.

• Knowledge of research design and methods and ability to publish research findings.

• Ability to work and teach in an inter-professional environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to handle diverse responsibilities and multiple projects at one time while working independently under strict deadlines.

• Ability to travel within state of employment.

Job Duties

• Leads development of new research informatics programs.

• Pursues advanced funding opportunities (federal, industry and/or philanthropic).

• Designs and performs formal evaluation of informatics methods and products and reports findings that can be generalized to the broader research community.

• Presents at conferences and/or publishes in peer reviewed journals.

• Works collaboratively with faculty on courses, research and special projects related to health informatics.

• Mentors and provides professional development opportunities to junior investigators including post-doctoral fellows and graduate and undergraduate students.

• Consults with health system executives to design and execute scientifically rigorous evaluations of health informatics clinical programs.

• Supports and contributes to the administrative processes related to data analytics and informatics, including identification and implementation of emerging technologies, for the overall department.