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Posted Job Title
Senior Research Investigator
Job Profile Title
Research Investigator, Senior
Job Description Summary
Senior Research Investigator will assist the principal investigator and plays a leading role in developing a research program in the advancement of specific area of study and plays a crucial role in all aspects of research products including development, implementation, and data analysis.
Job Description
This Senior Research Investigator role leads descriptive and causal analyses for health services research studies and plays a central role in moving projects from data to publication. Working with the principal investigator(s), the Senior Research Investigator supports the design, development, and execution of analyses, drafts and finalizes manuscripts and grant materials, and presents findings to a variety of audiences. The ideal candidate is highly organized and builds systems and workflows that keep multiple projects on track, anticipates challenges before they become delays, and communicates complex work clearly. They bring deep intellectual curiosity, exercise independent judgment while constructively challenging assumptions, and foster a collaborative, supportive environment, including supervising and training post-doctoral and pre-doctoral fellows.
Responsibilities/Duties
Conduct descriptive and causal analyses using Medicare claims, OASIS, and other large administrative datasets; manage data, documentation, and reproducible code; ensure compliance with CMS data use agreements and IRB requirements; support design of feasibility studies to provide valuable input regarding viability, efficiency, timeline, and study design.
Support manuscript development from analysis through publication: draft manuscript method section and integrate feedback. Contribute to grant proposals and literature reviews.
Support and train research staff when needed; develop statistical analysis plans; assess study feasibility, design, and timelines; coordinate analytic work across projects for 1-2 PIs.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, and 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is required.
Position is Contingent Upon Funding
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$80,891.00 - $120,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and…