Research Scientist Senior

Advanced career scientist who leads a well-developed and high-quality research program within a specific Advocate Aurora Research Institute (AARI) priority area(s) and directs 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. Sustains a program of research with successful external funding. Disseminates research findings through reports, presentations and publications and is adept in articulating findings to internal and external audiences. Develops and communicates research strategy and direction for an area of research that aligns with AARI priority areas and organizational goals. Serves as mentor to other scientists across Advocate Aurora Research Institute.

Major Responsibilities:

• Directs large, ongoing program of research in area(s) aligned with AAH strengths and AARI priorities and comprised of multiple, coordinated research, demonstration and/or evaluation projects in defined area of expertise.
• Leads or co-leads complex system-level projects with clinicians and other scientists, within or outside AARI. Serves as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research studies that contribute to an aligned program of research.
• Leads project teams to achieve study objectives, deliver results on time, and ensure the quality of research deliverables. Serves as AARI site lead for aligned projects with collaborators and funders to ensure requirements and expectations are met in a timely manner.
• Sustains a program of research with successful external funding. 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 major peer-reviewed journals, and is adept in articulating findings to internal and external audiences.
• Contributes expert knowledge related to his/her area(s) of expertise in developing/refining the AARI academic research agenda and system-wide initiatives.
• Develops and communicates research strategy and direction for an area of research that aligns with AARI priority areas and organizational goals. Engaged at leadership level in 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 other scientists across AARI.
• Serves on scientific peer review groups and national policy/advisory boards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Doctorate Degree, PhD in Health Science or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 10 years of experience in Public health, health sciences, biostatistics, health economics, health services research or equivalent. 7 years’ experience in independent program of research, with evidence of significant funding from federal and other agencies as PI and Co-I.
• This level is equivalent to Full Professor in academia

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Expert knowledge in area(s) aligned with program of research. Self-directed and works independently.
• Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Strong track record of extramural funding for research, including large federal grants.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills. Excellent track record as author and co-author 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).

 

Advocate Aurora Research Institute (AARI) is invested in building its research portfolio by recruiting a mid-career