Job Opportunity: Assistant, Associate or Senior Scientific Investigator in Vaccines and Infectious Disease, Kaiser Permanente WA Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA
Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute is seeking a physician investigator at the Assistant, Associate or Senior Investigator level (equivalent to an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) with nationally recognized research expertise in the areas of vaccines and infectious diseases to join our faculty. This recruitment is part of the Institute’s succession planning and growth. This position includes taking a visible leadership role within a well-established and successful vaccine and infectious diseases research program that includes one of 10 NIH-funded Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit (VTEU) sites in the U.S. and a CDC funded Vaccine Safety Datalink site. The VTEU is funded by an NIH cooperative agreement through 2026 and the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) is funded by a CDC contract through 2027. The successful candidate will serve as an investigator working with the VTEU and VSD programs, in addition to building their own extramurally funded, independent program of research.
The VTEUs are charged with conducting clinical trials and other evaluations of vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases of public health importance and as such have been on the frontlines for trials evaluating COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics since the onset of the pandemic. For example, Kaiser Permanente Washington was the lead site for the initial Phase 1 trial of the Moderna mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and participated in two Phase 3 trials, for the Moderna and Janssen/J&J COVID19 vaccines. The VSD is a collaborative project between the CDC’s Immunization Safety Office and 13 sites across the United States, which started in 1990 and continues today in order to monitor safety of new and existing vaccines utilizing electronic health data from each participating site. During the pandemic, the VSD has been instrumental in monitoring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
We seek a physician scientist with research and content expertise in clinical trials, epidemiology, vaccines, and infectious diseases.
Candidates must have or be eligible for a WA state medical license and be board certified or board eligible by ABMS or other appropriate certifying agency. Depending on rank and duration of research experience, the ideal candidate will also have:
- A history of independent, extramural research funding in vaccine and infectious diseases 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.
- A minimum of 2 years of graduate-level research training
- 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 MD or DO Investigator
Associate MD or DO Investigator
Senior MD or DO Investigator