Health Informatics Researcher

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We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job develops a research portfolio as an independent investigator; teaches biomedical or health informatics in graduate or undergraduate programs; provides informatics and analytics expertise in the preparation of research protocols, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts and grant applications; and provides advanced analytics for health system-level, data-driven, clinical initiatives.

Education

• Required – PhD or master’s degree in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field from an accredited school.
• Preferred – PhD in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field from an accredited school or MD/DO.

Work Experience

• Required – Track record of publications.
• Required – Completed post‑doctoral training with PhD, or 5 years of relevant professional level experience with a master’s degree in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or related field from an accredited school.
• Preferred – Track record of investigator‑initiated research and related funding.
• Proficiency in building interactive web interfaces using frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Svelte.
• Experience developing application programming interfaces (APIs) and backend services using Python (e.g., FastAPI or Flask) or JavaScript runtimes (e.g., Node.js).
• Comfortable developing on Linux‑based systems, especially lightweight desktop environments using Wayland display servers.
• Familiarity with Docker containerization, secure communication practices, and network configuration is a plus.

Certifications

• Required – None.
• Preferred – Nationally recognized informatics certification or membership to a national society.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)

• Solid understanding of medical informatics and electronic medical record systems and a very strong knowledge of molecular biology, bioinformatics, computational biology or systems biology.
• Strong programming (e.g., Perl, Python, Java), database (e.g., MySQL, MSSS, Oracle, DB2, Red Cap), statistical analysis (e.g., using R, SPSS, or SAS), network visualization and analysis (e.g., GEPHI) and EPIC user interface and backend skills.
• Knowledge of EPIC electronic medical record system, PCORnet and OMOP common data models.
• Deep knowledge of statistical methods and practical knowledge of machine learning model building and deployment.
• Knowledge of research design and methods and ability to publish research findings.
• Ability to work and teach in an inter‑professional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills and ability to handle diverse responsibilities and multiple projects at one time while working independently under strict deadlines.
• Ability to travel within state of employment.

Job Duties

• Develop a research portfolio as an independent investigator.
• Pursue grant funding opportunities (federal, industry and/or philanthropic).
• Present scholarly work at conferences and/or publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Work collaboratively with faculty on courses, research and special projects related to health informatics.
• Provide advanced analytics for health system‑level, data‑driven, clinical initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and…