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Implementation Research Scientist PM&R, School of Medicine

1 month ago

Richmond, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time
Mission or Goal ofUnit:The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (CERSE) was created in 2007 to foster transdisciplinary rehabilitation research and training that will lead to cutting-edge, translational outcomes. CERSE is housed in the VCU Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, one of the oldest and well-respected PM&R departments in the U.S. The core mission is to improve the health, functional ability, and quality of life of persons who experience disability through innovation and collaboration in the broad field of rehabilitation including medicine, allied health, engineering, social work, nursing, humanities and sciences, and education. The overarching objectives of CERSE are to: (1) Create transdisciplinary collaboration and synergy within and across VCU, Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Institute, Richmond VAMC, Children's Hospital of Richmond and our state agency community partners, including the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services; (2) Foster coordinated alliances with the greater Commonwealth of Virginia community, nationally, and internationally; (3) Unify rehabilitation research resources, develop talent, enhance funding, and substantially increase productivity; and (4) Through high quality research, establish a national reputation as a comprehensive center for total healthcare for America's warriors and heroes, student athletes, children and adults with disabilities - from clinical care to basic research sciences. VCU CERSE and PM&R have a rich history of developing funded research programs, producing new knowledge, and innovating rehabilitation clinical practice.

Chief Purpose ofthis position:The Virginia Commonwealth University(VCU) Department of PM&R is seeking afull-time ImplementationResearch Scientist faculty member to join our Center for Research Science and Engineering(CERSE).

Thisposition is a dual appointment between the VCU Department of PM&R/Centerfor Rehabilitation Scienceand Engineering (PM&R/CERSE) and the Central Virginia Veterans HealthcareSystem (CVVHS). The workof this position has two primary components. First, the Implementation ResearchScientist (IRS) will initiate, conceptualize, design, execute, and disseminate findings for interdisciplinary health services research (IHSR) projects.Second, the IRS will adapt rehabilitation health service findings into new clinicalapplications that can be tested in diverse real-world practice settingsincluding acute, post-acute, and community rehabilitation settings. The IRSwill provide research design and statistical methods expertise and consultationto interdisciplinary research faculty and subject matter experts/agencyofficials on a broad range of clinical research programs and grantapplications. The IRS will also serve as a mentor for graduate research masters'theses, doctoral dissertations, post-doctoral fellowships, and/or early careerresearch faculty. The incumbent will be a nationally recognized expert in thefields of either health services research, implementation science,biostatistics, or a related field. The IRS will have a record of achievementobtaining NIH K, R and/or U grant funding. The incumbent will have expertiseevaluating the research of others as a member of national level scientificmerit review boards and journal referee. The position requires an individualwith high level leadership, communication and collaboration skills. A passionfor improving the lives of civilians and veterans with acquired injury, diseaseand/or disability is essential.

Required Qualifications:
•A doctoral degree in psychology, neuropsychology, allied health professions, epidemiology, health services, data science or a closely related field
•A publication history in peer-reviewed journals with a focus on health services research, epidemiology and/or implementation science applied in rehabilitation populations
•Expertise in grant writing and submissions with a record of achievement obtaining NIH K, R, U or P grants.
•Experience in team science and leading multi-disciplinary research collaborations on grant submissions, study implementation, and knowledge translation/dissemination
•Demonstrated leadership and management skills working with faculty, trainees, data analysts, and programmers
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Must be independent, conscientious, and demonstrate high initiative in research, teaching, service and administrative matters
•Must have expertise working with community disability groups and have a genuine passion to improve the lives of persons with disability
•Ability to communicate and work closely as an equal with departmental and center staff at all levels
•Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, and a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:
•High level knowledge of rehabilitation service delivery challenges/problems and expertise defining important clinical questions and the next research development step in a given field
•Broad knowledge of efficacy and effectiveness clinical trial research designs
•High level skills examining and selecting appropriate statistical approaches to answer clinical research questions
•Advanced knowledge and experience conducting effectiveness clinical trials using appropriate research designs/approaches, e.g., pragmatic, cluster randomized, etc.

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Salary: Commensurate

Restricted: Yes

ORP Eligible: Yes

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Nickie Thomas
Contact Email: raysheena.thomas@vcuhealth.org