Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Health Equity Implementation Job Listing at Kaiser Permanente in Pasadena, CA (Job ID 5023780-2024-10-18)

Description

NOTE: Although this position is mostly remote, it will require residence in California

The Department of Research & Evaluation (R&E) at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) seeks to expand our health equity and implementation research portfolio to improve the health and well-being of our diverse community. The primary objective of this overall research program is to build sustainable partnerships with KPSC health system leaders, front line clinicians, patients and families, R&E scientists, and other national, state and community collaborators to develop, implement and rigorously evaluate scalable programs, practices, and innovations to eliminate persistent health disparities in the diverse communities of Southern California. Priority health equity focus areas include cardio-metabolic diseases, medication adherence, vaccinations, cancer care, maternal health, mental health, obesity management, and digital access.

Incumbent serves as a researcher on projects based in the Department of Research and Evaluation (R&E). Works under the supervision of a R&E Research Scientist.

• Designs, develops, and directs well-defined research with supervision from a R&E Research Scientist.


• Prepares grant proposals and publications independently and collaboratively.


• Provides consultation and direction to programmer/analysts with regard to data management and analysis strategies.


• May perform subject assessments or chart reviews or provide direction to research support staff performing these tasks.


• Submits abstracts to and presents papers at national scientific meetings.


• Seeks consultation from research scientists for specific scientific and administrative issues.


• Participates in R&E department meetings and projects as appropriate.

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• Current, or anticipated in the next year, a doctoral degree (Ph.D, Dr.PH, MD, Sc.D) in epidemiology, health services research, economics or related field or similar degree designation, OR a clinical doctoral degree plus a masters degree with formal research training. Note: Start of employment contingent upon verification of Doctoral degree and/or official transcript.

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• Competent in advanced research methods, including statistical techniques and study design commonly used in epidemiologic, behavioral, health services research, economics or related fields.


• One year, renewable (funding and performance dependent) training position.


• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.