Senior Research Investigator (Department of Family Medicine and Community Health)

Posting Date: 09/29/2022


Closing Date: 09/29/2023


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Senior Research Investigator (Department of Family Medicine and Community Health)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Posted Job Title
Senior Research Investigator (Department of Family Medicine and Community Health)

Job Profile Title
Research Investigator, Senior

Job Description Summary
The Senior Research Investigator will advance methodological development and implementation of qualitative and mixed methods for wide-ranging research projects in cancer care delivery and behavioral and implementation science. These projects are focused on understanding and testing innovative ways to equitably improve the delivery and impact of cancer care from screening to treatment. This individual will ensure planned qualitative and mixed methods evaluations for several implementation trials are successfully executed. This individual will work closely with the Deputy Director to plan, coordinate, and manage qualitative data collection and analysis. This person will be highly trained in a range of qualitative research methods and ideally have experience in cancer prevention and control. Finally, the Senior Research Investigator will be responsible for data analysis, preparation of manuscripts, and presenting research findings through various forums. This person must demonstrate the ability to analyze and present data in professional format and to be able to independently prepare manuscripts for submission.

Job Description

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, in partnership with the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I) and Abramson Cancer Center (ACC), seeks a Senior Research Investigator to advance methodological development and implantation of qualitative and mixed methods for wide-ranging research projects in cancer care delivery and behavioral and implementation science. The position reports directly to Katharine Rendle, PhD, MSW, MPH, the Deputy Director for Research within PC3I. Founded at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, PC3I is embedded at the nexus of research and practice. Our mission is to create, test, and scale solutions to improve how we care for patients with cancer. We bring together diverse experts to improve health outcomes, increase healthcare efficiency, reduce cost growth, and apply the latest science to make cancer care better for our patients, providers, community, and partners.

The Senior Research Investigator will advance methodological development and implementation of qualitative and mixed methods for wide-ranging research projects in cancer care delivery and behavioral and implementation science. These projects are focused on understanding and testing innovative ways to equitably improve the delivery and impact of cancer care from screening to treatment. This individual will ensure planned qualitative and mixed methods evaluations for several implementation trials are successfully executed. This individual will work closely with the Deputy Director to plan, coordinate, and manage qualitative data collection and analysis. This person will be highly trained in a range of qualitative research methods and ideally have experience in cancer prevention and control. Finally, the Senior Research Investigator will be responsible for data analysis, preparation of manuscripts, and presenting research findings through various forums. This person must demonstrate the ability to analyze and present data in professional format and to be able to independently prepare manuscripts for submission.

The Senior Research Investigator will regularly meet with research staff and the Deputy Director to support and oversee activities related to the conduct of research. They will develop and conduct protocol and training to ensure research staff develop expertise in all related areas required to conduct rigorous qualitative and mixed methods research and enhance the scientific output of the Center. This person will be accountable for all aspects of qualitative and mixed methods research for assigned projects.

As part of PC3I, this person will build and strengthen relationships internally and externally to ensure appropriate collaboration and coordination across research initiatives and partners including but not limited to the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, Penn Implementation Science Center mailto:(PISCE@LDI), Abramson Cancer Center, and Annenberg School for Communication.

The position is contingent upon future funding.

Requirements:

• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree and 5 years of experience required
• Advanced training in public health, social science, health policy, or related fields
• Experience designing interview guides and conducting qualitative interviews
• Experience managing and analyzing large qualitative datasets
• Experience coding in Atlas, NVivo, or equivalent software
• Experience in writing and publishing qualitative and mixed methods manuscripts

Preferred:

• Experience in collecting and analyzing survey data
• Experience with qualitative comparative analysis
• Experience managing research projects
• Background in cancer prevention and control

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$36,368.00 – $148,122.66
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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