Research Scientist, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Full time
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

680 Lake Shore Drive

Job Description

Directs and manages the research and quality improvement (QI) operations, internal and external grant funding, research education, and regulatory compliance of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, specifically associated with Dr. Joshua Ewen's Research Program. Progressively and proactively develops, plans, and builds the team's capacity to provide excellent QI and research support to clinical research operations and strategic decision making. In addition, the research scientist will oversee and implement Nephrology QI and research projects, participating fully in the design, analysis, and presentation of the findings and supervising staff.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provide key leadership in directing and managing the scientific, administrative, and fiscal aspects of the clinical research and quality improvement program; oversee all research and QI projects.
  • Serve as an advisor to other hospital research programs regarding programmatic infrastructure building for DBP-related clinical research and QI programs.
  • Maintains knowledge of relevant scientific literature and technical resources to provide consultative, educational, technical and informational services as needed to staff and faculty.
  • Collaborate with all clinicians, guiding research and QI design, database development and staff recruitment decisions.
  • Supervise research and QI staff, mentor and train medical students, residents, and fellows.
  • Develop studies in partnership with clinician investigators; direct the design of research and QI projects, creation of data collection and data entry systems.
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, write research and QI protocols, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and grants.
  • Builds scientific knowledge by reading relevant articles and attending seminars.
  • Perform resident and fellow teaching at didactic conferences in reference to QI and research.
  • Present findings in a wide range of academic, hospital, partner, and community venues, as appropriate.
  • Help identify and pursue grant opportunities that may be used to expand the capacity of the research team.
  • Manage all internal and external grant funding related to clinical research and QI.
  • Assure compliance with all regulations regarding the use and release of data (HIPAA and IRB).
  • Other job functions as assigned.

Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in public health or related field, Ph.D. preferred.
  • Seven (7) plus years of experience with a wide range of research methodologies, statistical procedures, and progressively more complex analytic methodologies.
  • Four (4) plus years of experience working with complex data systems, either administrative data or data collected for research or public health purposes.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership capabilities.
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills. Ability to display complex data analyses in an easy-to-understand manner.
  • Ability to facilitate complex conversations with multiple stakeholders to define and carry out analytic projects effectively.

Education
Master's Degree (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:
  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan servicing and support
  • Adoption benefits
  • Backup Childcare and Eldercare
  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
  • Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
  • Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org

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