Position Highlights:

Position: Research ScientistLocation: Evanston, ILFull Time/Part Time: Full TimeHours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM

What you will do:

Contribute to and direct scholarly efforts toward supporting the goals of research within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Works closely with our Research Coordinator.Under minimal administrative direction, develops and directs quantitative and/or qualitative research initiatives including observational studies, clinical trials, community-based studies, and/or systematic reviews, using both secondary data and prospective data collection approaches.Develops, implements, and reviews general research policies/procedures as necessary to assure the conduct of high-quality translational research.Manages grants and projects on which he/she serves as Principal Investigator, including overseeing and directly supervising research personnel as needed.Designs and performs complex research methods as appropriate for specific research endeavors.

What you will need:

Education: PhD requiredCertification: Has held a faculty appointment at the (research) Assistant Professor level for a minimum of 3 years, or currently holds an Associate Professor rank. Preferred, but not required.Experience: At least 1-2 years of postdoctoral experience; has applied for independent research funding as Principal InvestigatorSkills: Contributes to 2-3 peer-reviewed publications, specialty comprehensive review articles, or textbook chapters each year; contributes as a primary author or senior author on some publications. Expected to serve as research scientist to the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences providing research development consultation and mentorship for investigators in the department; contributing to research education programs for clinical investigators and/or staff; facilitating dissemination of research findings; and providing scientific peer review for internal or external research grant applications. 

Benefits:

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time OffCommunity Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit https://www.endeavorhealth.org/careers.

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