Job Opportunity: Assistant, Associate or Senior Investigator, Primary Care & Health Services Research Kaiser Permanente WA Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute is seeking an Assistant, Associate or Senior investigator (equivalent to an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) with nationally recognized expertise in primary care research to join our faculty. This recruitment is part of the Institute’s strategic planning and growth and includes opportunity for leadership within a well-established and successful research program in improving primary care to better serve patients, families, and communities. We are looking for a candidate interested in building on the strong foundation of primary care research at KPWHRI through the Center for Accelerating Care Transformation (ACT Center, formerly, the MacColl Center for Health Care Innovation). The ACT Center partners with patients, care teams, and health systems to transform care in ways that are practical, equitable, and evidence-based.
We seek clinician applicants (MD, DO, RN, ARNP, DNP, or equivalent) with formal clinical and a minimum of 2 years of graduate-level research training as well as content expertise in primary care, the organization and delivery of care, and population health. Applicants should also have expertise in intervention design, implementation, and evaluation methods.
The ideal candidate will also have:
- A history of independent, extramural research funding in primary care and/or learning health systems research as Principal Investigator (PI) or Multiple PI.
- Ability to plan, initiate, and conduct scientific research and evaluation studies, including analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating research findings.
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues as co-investigator or project lead.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and emotional intelligence.
- Evidence of a national reputation for one’s scientific program, as demonstrated by a combination of: publication in moderate/high impact scientific journals, national service (e.g., scientific peer reviewer, service to professional societies), and invited talks as lead presenter at national scientific conferences.
- For appointment at the Senior Investigator level, evidence of a national and/or international reputation is required.
- A demonstrated commitment to mentoring and developing the careers of junior scientists and staff.
- Involvement in promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity and a commitment to KPWHRI’s equity, inclusion, and diversity efforts.
- Interest in working collaboratively with faculty, staff, trainees, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds.
- Additional criteria may apply, as appropriate to the rank of one’s faculty appointment
The position is located in Seattle, Washington and residence within Washington state is required
To apply
Please submit a letter of interest, research statement, and CV via Kaiser Permanente’s online application system using one of these links:
Assistant PhD, DrPH, Sc.D. or PharmD Investigator
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