Senior Health Services Researcher- Remote

Senior Health Services Researcher
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JREQ-014834
** Job Description

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* Job Description:

** The Senior Health Services Researcher is a senior-level researcher responsible for leading rigorous, and policy- and practice-relevant health services research using real-world data, including electronic medical records (EMR/EHR), claims, and workforce data. The role requires strong grounding in biostatistics and epidemiology to ensure rigorous study design, valid inference, and high-quality analysis of real-world clinical data.

This individual will serve as a hands-on analyst and methodological leader, designing and executing advanced quantitative studies that inform primary care delivery, workforce development, and health outcomes in community-based settings, particularly Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The role emphasizes applied, implementation-oriented, and health services research that understands clinical systems and outcomes.
** ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
**** Methodological Leadership and Data Analysis
*** Independently lead at least one complex multi-year research and evaluation project.
* Lead the design and execution of advanced quantitative and mixed-methods studies using EMR/EHR, claims, and other real-world data sources
* Apply rigorous methods such as causal inference, longitudinal analysis, multilevel modeling, quasi-experimental designs, and machine learning
* Serve as a hands-on analyst, directly working with large, complex datasets
* Independently design studies grounded in epidemiologic principles and execute analyses that meet peer-reviewed publication standards
** EMR/EHR & Real-World Data Expertise
*** Extract, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data from electronic medical records
* Partner with clinical and IT teams to understand data architecture, workflows, and data quality limitations for analytical purposes
* Use EMR data to evaluate care delivery, patient outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives
** Research & Implementation Science
*** Lead and contribute to implementation and evaluation studies focused on:  + Primary care delivery models  + Care coordination and team-based care  + Workforce development and career pathways  + Cancer screening and chronic disease management
* Translate findings into actionable recommendations for health centers and partners
** Funding & Scholarly Leadership
*** Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, data scientists, educators, and external partners
* Lead or contribute to grant development (federal, foundation, industry)
* Serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on funded projects
* Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings to national audiences
** Staff Leadership & Capacity Building
*** Supervise and mentor Research Scientists, and Research Associates.
* Provide high-level scientific review and methodological consultation across teams.
* Develop junior investigators toward increasing independence and funding success.
* Lead internal learning sessions to strengthen analytic and writing capacity.
* Contribute to recruitment and talent development within the research team.
* Contribute to building a strong, methodologically rigorous research culture.
** External Engagement & Institutional Representation
*** Serve as scientific contact for major funders and national collaborators.
* Represent Weitzman Institute in national advisory and research networks.
* Strengthen relationships with federal agencies (e.g., HRSA, NIH, CDC), foundations, academic institutions, and corporate partners.
* Ensure compliance with complex reporting requirements and performance metrics.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * Required Education
* Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health, epidemiology, health services research, health policy, implementation science, or related fieldOR
* Masters degree with at least 7 years of research experience commensurate with other requirements.
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