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At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Focus: Health services research, implementation science, geriatrics
The West Health Accelerator (WHA) at Mass General Brigham, in collaboration with the Center for Aging and Serious Illness at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and the Mass General Brigham (MGB) health system, is seeking a full-time investigator to facilitate the research direction of the WHA at MGB. The ideal candidate will be a health services research professional with expertise in implementation science. Potential candidates will be PhD (or equivalent) investigators with scholarly expertise in health services research and/or one or more of its many constituent fields, such as health policy, psychology, anthropology, sociology, statistics, economics, and related areas. Expertise in geriatrics and inpatient program evaluation is highly desirable.
The WHA Program will expand the Superior Treatment of Elders Pathway (STEP) from the Center for Geriatric Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital to nine hospitals in the MGB system and package the learnings into a scalable national model. The Research Scientist will be responsible for leading the evaluation of STEP expansion, including both implementation science and effectiveness evaluation.
Reporting to the WHA co-Director and the Director of the Center for Aging and Serious Illness at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), this role will drive the WHA’s research agenda to determine acceptability, feasibility, and sustainability of implementing the STEP pathway across MGB hospitals. The candidate will contribute to driving the Center’s overall strategic research agenda and be expected to actively engage in the development and execution of research initiatives in collaboration with the Center for Geriatric Surgery, as well as other related departments across the health system. This position will also be expected to foster collaborative relationships WHA stakeholders including West Health leadership, the WHA co-directors, content leaders, and staff, the Center for Surgery and Public Health (CSPH) and The Patient-Reported Outcomes, Value and Experience (PROVE) Center. Housed within the Center or Aging and Serious Illness at MGH, this Research Scientist will have access to robust research infrastructure, including support staff, mentorship, software, and institutional resources. The role will require frequent collaboration with teams at BWH, including in-person meetings.
Responsibilities:
• Direct and manage a scientifically rigorous research program at the highest international standards, ensuring a competitive research portfolio.
• Meet regularly with programmatic leadership to discuss strategic planning, opportunities to enhance operations, and management approaches.
• Oversee data collection and ensure the integrity and ethical conduct, maintaining the highest standards of data quality.
• Cultivate a rich research environment predicted upon professionalism, integrity, inclusivity, and dedicated to conducting rigorous and impactful quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods implementation science research.
• Select, mentor, and direct post-doctoral research fellows, medical students, and research assistants associated with local residency programs and federal training grants who will make substantive contributions to the research program.
• Consult and assist faculty and trainees on project design, grant applications, study protocols, manuscripts, or IRB submissions.
• Work collaboratively to establish outcome measures to evaluate clinical care and for clinical research associated with the WHA.
• Monitor personnel resource allocations and advise research leadership on factors affecting delivery of milestones.
• Work closely with research management and program management staff to deliver research projects within budget and on time.
• Delegate project tasks among project teams and proactively take steps to help others move forward, whether it is planning project-specific meetings, getting people to make decisions, bringing in additional resources, etc.
Required Qualifications:
• A scientist or clinician-scientist with a PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent degree in Health Services Research, Implementation Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• In particular, candidates should have a strong qualitative background and demonstrate a research portfolio that leverages implementation science to advance care quality and health equity within the healthcare system.
• Experience conducting quantitative analysis with assistance from a data analyst.
• Experience conducting a multi-component implementation evaluation.
• Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary projects and cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of the standards for the responsible conduct of research and IRB requirements.
• Productive track record of seeing research protocols and projects from inception to publication.
• A history of successful and productive relationships with mentees.
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed healthcare environment with diverse colleagues and roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, paired with strong analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
• Time management skills with the capability to prioritize among multiple requests from multiple individuals and the ability to change direction in response to a fluctuating work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing timelines, budgets, and study milestones.
• Ability to manage diverse teams with different skillsets, work styles, and professional roles.
• Problem-solving ability, including the ability to gather information, identify resources, and imagine alternatives.
• Competency utilizing and presenting data to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with, teaching, or mentoring/supervising diverse groups along with the ability to contribute to fostering diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that directly impacts patient care and outcomes across a leading health system. We seek candidates whose interests complement and enhance our existing strengths. Applications will be evaluated regarding the applicant’s record of scholarly activity and the relevance of their research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
If you’re excited about the position but don’t meet all the qualifications listed above, please apply anyway! The West Health Accelerator at MGB is committed to fostering an environment founded in principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Summary
SummaryDrives research projects scientifically and determines the course of research as evidenced by leadership, obtaining funding, writing, or other recognition. May not necessarily receive independent resources; however, their contribution is essential to the conceptual/scientific success of the project.
Essential Functions
Trains/mentors study staff.
Mentor a team of data analysts in statistical analysis, study design, and coding.
Overseeing progress across multiple research and evaluation projects.
Identifies, assimilates, and synthesizes data needed for computer models and manages databases relating to statistical and related software.
Work closely with cross-functional teams (analytical chemistry, sensory, applications & flavor creation) to achieve desired results.
Lead internal encapsulation science research program as well as external research collaborations.
Design, execute and interpret research experiments.
Analyze and present data at internal and external meetings.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No
Qualifications
Education
Doctorate Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Experience
Previous Research experience 5-7 years required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to contribute to publications.
Experience working in any cloud platform.
Must possess strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated evidence of specific scientific competence in field.
Excellent research skills.
Good organizational skills, detail-oriented.
Intermediate people management skills
Evidence of potential for scientific creativity and original thought.
Experience with statistical analysis.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
125 Nashua Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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