Research Scientist Investigator I / II / III Job in Pasadena, California US

Research Scientist Investigator I / II / III

Designs, develops, obtains funding for and directs epidemiologic, behavioral science, health services or related research projects that are consistent with institutional, state and national health care priorities. Contributes to the overall achievements of the Department of Research Evaluation (RE) and the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG). Essential Functions: - General: Designs, develops, obtains funding for and directs research projects that are consistent with institutional, state and national health care priorities. - Prepares grant proposals, internal reports and manuscripts for publication in high-quality peer review journals both independently and collaboratively. - Provides service to the scientific community through reviewing manuscripts for publication and serving on editorial boards, grant review panels and national boards of directors. - May consult with local, state and national non-profit and government agencies. - Makes presentations to RE and SCPMG as requested. - Presents papers in oral or poster format at national and international scientific meetings. - Serves on and may Chair departmental committees and SCPMG committees based on experience and expertise. - Mentors postdoctoral fellows and junior research scientists when experience and opportunities permit. - Rank Specific: Research Scientist I: Serves as co-investigator (Co-I) or site-Principal Investigator (PI) on one (1) or more extramurally-funded research projects. - Publishes 1-2 papers per year as a first author and three 3-5 papers per year as a collaborating author. - Makes a presentation at an internal and one (1) or more external meetings. - Serves on internal departmental committees. - Reviews two 2-3 papers per year for indexed peer review journals. - This is the first level of a career progression. Qualifications: Research Scientist Investigator I: Basic Qualifications: - Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H. or equivalent) in epidemiology, behavioral science, health services research, or related field or doctoral degree in medicine (M.D., D.O. or equivalent) with additional research education (M.P.H., M.S., or equivalent) and training. - Professional experience (year's dependent on rank) in designing and conducting original research, presenting results at national scientific meetings and publishing in peer review journals. - Competent in advanced research methods, including statistical techniques and study design commonly used in epidemiologic, behavioral, health services research or similar studies. - Ranks of Research Scientist I-III are consistent with Assistant, Associate and Full Professor in traditional academic settings. PreferredQualifications: - Serve as a co-investigator or site PI on one (1) or more extramurally funded research projects. - Publish two (2) - three (3) papers per year as a first author and two (2) - four (4) papers per years as a collaborating author. - Makes presentations at an internal and external meeting. - Serve on internal departmental committees. - Review two (2) - three (3) papers per year for indexed peer review journals. Notes: - This position will be filled by a Research Scientist Investigator I / II / or III. Research Scientist Investigator II: Basic Qualifications: - Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H. or equivalent) in epidemiology, behavioral science, health services research, or related field or doctoral degree in medicine (M.D., D.O. or equivalent) with additional research education (M.P.H., M.S., or equivalent) and training. - Professional experience (year's dependent on rank) in designing and conducting original research, presenting results at national scientific meetings and publishing in peer review journals. - Competent in advanced research methods, including statistical techniques and study design commonly used in epidemiologic, behavioral, health services research, or similar studies. - Ranks of Research Scientist I-III are consistent with Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor in traditional academic settings. Preferred Qualifications: -Serve as a PI on one (1) - two (2) and a co-investigator on one (1) - four (4) extramurally funded research projects -Publish one (1) - three (3) papers per year as a first author, one (1) - two (2) papers as a senior author, and three (3) - five (5) papers per year as a collaborating author. -Makes a presentation at an internal meeting and two (2) - three (3) at external meetings. -Serve on internal departmental and SCPMG committees as well as a grant review committee. -Review six (6) - eight (8) papers per year for indexed peer review journals and may serve on an editorial board for a peer review journal. Notes: - This position will be filled by a Research Scientist Investigator I / II / or III. Research Scientist Investigator III: Basic Qualifications: - Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H. or equivalent) in epidemiology, behavioral science, health services research, or related field or doctoral degree in medicine (M.D., D.O. or equivalent) with additional research education (M.P.H., M.S., or equivalent) and training. - Professional experience (years dependent on rank) in designing and conducting original research, presenting results at national scientific meetings and publishing in peer review journals. - Competent in advanced research methods, including statistical techniques and study design commonly used in epidemiologic, behavioral, health services research, or similar studies. - Ranks of Research Scientist I-III are consistent with Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor in traditional academic settings. Preferred Qualifications: -Serve as a PI on two (2) studies, a site PI on two (2) - three (3) studies and a co-investigator on one (1) - four (4) extramurally funded studies. - Publish one (1) - two (2) papers per year as a first author, two (2) - three (3) papers as a senior author, and four (4) - six (6) papers per year as a collaborating author. - Make a presentation at RE or SCPMG meeting and three (3) - five (5) national meetings per year. - Serves on RE and SCPMG committees as well as one (1) - two (2) grant review committees. - Review twelve (12) papers per year for indexed peer review journals andand serve on one (1) - two (2) editorial board for peer review journals. Notes: - This position will be filled by a Research Scientist Investigator I / II / or III.