(09/27/23) Management & Program Analyst - Health Services Research - Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

This position is assigned to the Health Services Research and Development Service (HSR&D), Office of Research and Development (ORD). This office directs a wide range of research involving over 300 ongoing research projects to improve the quality, accessibility, and value of care provided to the 9 million Veterans cared for by VHA. HSRD works in close partnership with clinical operations in VA, with over 40 field research sites, and with Federal research partners.

NOTE: This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

Closes: 10/04/2023

See https://www.usajobs.gov/job/751483900 for details.

(09/27/23) Health Science Officer (Director of Research Operations) - Palo Alto, CA

The position provides direction and oversight to plan, develop, and direct the administrative and operation activities for the Palo Alto, CA Office of Research and Development location. Program overview includes budgetary planning and financial management, personnel management and utilization, space, construction and renovation management, acquisition management, project review and processing, research safety program oversight, and research oversight.

Closes: 10/03/2023

See https://www.usajobs.gov/job/751217200 for details.

(09/21/23) Research Associate - Portland, OR

Starting salary: $61,275- (GS-9) to $74,137 (GS-11) + benefits, depending on education and experience
Full-time

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC) Principal Investigator, Dr. Kathleen Carlson, provides support to the research team on multiple projects intended to advance the scientific understanding of issues related to common and important health care problems and conditions that affect Veterans. Current ongoing projects are related to Veteran-centric care and strategies to enhance Veteran-clinician collaboration, firearm-related injuries (and secure firearm storage), opioid and other medication-related injuries, among others. The focus of this position; however, is related to the short- and long-term effects that military deployments and mild traumatic brain injury events may have on the brain.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will perform a variety of tasks for the Dr. Kathleen Carlson team. The employee’s primary responsibilities will be to support project objectives. Tasks will be commensurate with training and experience and may include any/or all the following:

• Developing standard operating procedures and ensuring that project activities are conducted with fidelity to research protocols
• Abstracting data from databases
• Coordinating with multiple partners and collaborators, organizing meetings, and helping to guide project activities
• Contributing to the writing and preparation of scholarly manuscripts for scientific journals and presentations of study findings at professional meetings in collaboration with the PI
• Maintaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory compliance
• Assisting with budget management
• Helping to develop grant submissions/resubmissions
• Additional administrative tasks as needed.
• Administer research assessments and test batteries to participants

Experience and Qualifications

Required Skills (address these in your Cover Letter or discuss transferrable skills)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in human subjects [or quantitative or qualitative] research
• Experience working on prior research studies as a research assistant/associate or in similar position
• Can include in your Cover Letter how your work in a prior position is transferrable in a research setting
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects along with rigorous attention to detail and record keeping
• Resourcefulness and sound professional/ethnical/clinical judgment
• Strong conceptual, analytic, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines that govern projects, including those specific to research-based projects (e.g., IRB)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite database software such as Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Must be a US citizen (US Federal Government-funded position)

Additional Skills (preferred, but not required to apply)

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., M.P.H., M.S., M.A.)
• Experience working with large patient-level databases
• Experience writing and contributing to manuscripts
• Or experience writing reports or summaries that effectively present findings
• Experience using data management systems and/or electronic health records
• Experience developing budget and personnel forecasts within a research setting
• Overseeing junior staff or trainees; experience managing research teams
• Experience writing or assisting with grant submissions
• Experience writing and preparing [quantitative and/or qualitative] reports

This position is eligible for early, late, or compressed work schedules, a transit pass if applicable, as well as paid vacation, sick leave, and a range of healthcare and retirement benefits. 

Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter and resume/CV to Stephanie Edmunds at Stephanie.Edmunds@va.gov with the subject line ‘Research Associate’.

The deadline for applications is December 1, 2023.

(09/13/23) MD/DO/PhD Faculty (Medical College of Wisconsin) - Milwaukee, WI

The Medical College of Wisconsin is hiring MD/DO/PhD Faculty for the Division of General Internal Medicine. See flyer for details.

Closing date: 1/31/24

For More Information Contact:
David Dunn, Faculty Recruiter
(414) 839-6541
ddunn@mcw.edu

(08/28/23) ACOS R&D - San Diego, CA

Recruitment is open to Title 38/Physician Series, Clinical PhD, and Non-Clinician PhD/Health Science Officer applicants. The postings will remain open until November 28, 2023, or until the position is filled. Review of applications is anticipated to commence around Sept 15, 2023.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/745909800 - Physician
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/745909500 - Health Science Officer
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/745909100 - Senior Psychologist

(08/23/23) Executive Director, Center for Visual & Neurocognitive Rehabilitation - Decatur, GA

POSITION:

The Executive Director for the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development (RR&D) Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation (CVNR) at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System is responsible for strategic planning, implementation of research programs, administrative operations, and dissemination of center research results to directly impact clinical care of Veterans. The position requires an individual with significant scientific, administrative, and leadership skills. Faculty appointment at one of our academic affiliates will be explored at a rank commensurate to the candidate’s expertise and experience. 

DUTIES:

• Assumes the role of Principal Investigator for the VA RR&D Center award and is responsible for writing renewal applications.
• Works with the CVNR Executive Associate Director, Assistant Director, Director of Scientific Programs, and Administrative Officer in strategic and operational management of the Center.
• Maintains relations and engagement of the CVNR's Atlanta Advisory Board (AAB) and National Advisory Board (NAB).
• Facilitates development of programs and recruits investigators that enhance the CVNR research mission.
• Provides input for research projects to ensure relevance to Veterans’ healthcare needs.
• Works with the CVNR’s Internal Steering Group (ISG) to implement the Center’s strategic plan.
• Creates future research capacity by directly mentoring or supporting mentors of early career investigators, including Career Development Awardees.
• Works to ensure that CVNR investigators have appropriate resources to successfully complete projects.
• Builds capacity through engagement with local and regional communities, industry, local and state governments, the private sector, academic programs and other stakeholders.
• Proactively plans for future iterations and transformations of the CVNR including expansion/modification of the mission, novel collaborations with sister VA Centers, merging discernable and measurable interfaces with clinical partners

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants for this position must possess a doctoral degree (MD, PhD) and have extensive experience in research related to visual and/or neurocognitive rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced researcher or research clinician with a proven record of national peer-reviewed funded research (i.e., Merit Review, R01, etc.) that focuses on visual or neurocognitive rehabilitation. The candidate will develop research and professional activities that fall within the CVNR mission: to foster the health and well-being of Veterans through uniquely synergistic research impacting visual and/or neurocognitive function.

ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS IN ATLANTA:

The Atlanta VA is affiliated with Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and Morehouse School of Medicine, and candidates may be appointed at the Associate or Full Professor level, commensurate with experience. Opportunities for participation/leadership within affiliate academic departments may also be available. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be available to qualified candidates.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR VISUAL & NEUROCOGNITIVE REHABILITATION:

The mission of the Atlanta VA CVNR is to develop novel, clinically relevant rehabilitative approaches based on scientific discoveries that improve the health and quality of life of Veterans with visual or neurocognitive deficits.

The CVNR, one of 13 VA RR&D Centers across the nation, has a 30-year history of continuous VA support for its mission to develop novel, clinically-relevant rehabilitative approaches based on scientific discoveries that improve the health and quality of life of Veterans with visual or neurocognitive deficits. The CVNR engages over 20 MD and/or PhD scientists in innovative research from basic molecular studies to translational interventions in patients. The center currently receives over $4 million per year in VA support plus an additional $13 million per year from other sources.

IF INTERESTED:

Please send CV to michael.hart3@va.gov, Associate Chief of Staff for Research, Atlanta VA Health Care System.

(08/16/23) Research Specialist/Coordinator - Seattle, WA

Do you want to be a part of improving the healthcare of our United States Veterans through meaningful work in a collaborative environment? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) is a nationally renowned program that produces innovative solutions for Veteran and national healthcare problems through multi-site research studies.  

The Seattle CSP Network of Dedicated E nrollment Sites (NODES) is recruiting a full-time position that will provide research support for CSP#2014. This is a multi-site interventional study comparing the effectiveness of different formulations of buprenorphine for treating opioid disorder.  The Research Specialist/Coordinator will work closely with the local primary study coordinator and NODES Team.

Key Duties:

• Recruitment of study participants, including:
  • Screening potential study participants
  • Sharing study information with clinic patients
  • Disseminating flyers
  • Conducting phone calls with potential study participants
  • Consenting and enrolling participants
• Facilitating and managing study participant research visits, including:
  • Scheduling appointments and making appointment reminder calls
  • Conducting chart reviews
  • Carrying out standard assessment interviews
  • Preparing research visit materials
  • Coordinating study drug pick-up and assisting with administration
  • Entering data
  • Reporting protocol deviations and adverse events
  • Creating electronic medical record (EMR) notes
  • Urine sample collection
  • Escorting participants to the lab for blood draws
  • Labeling, packaging, and shipping urine and blood specimens
• Other study tasks
  • Attending team meetings
  • Preparing and maintaining regulatory paperwork, enrollment and activity logs, participant reimbursement forms, and drug/device accountability logs
  • Establishing and organizing study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation, and other materials
  • Supporting onboarding and tracking training of new study team members
  • Ordering study supplies
  • Making travel arrangements for study researchers
  • Demonstrate understanding, tact, empathy, and cooperation with team members and stakeholders to provide optimal customer service
  • Perform additional related duties as outlined in research protocols and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

• BA/BS or higher degree in a scientific- or health-related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of researchers, staff, and participants
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Solid problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to adapt to frequently changing participants research visits
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred:

• 2-4 years of work experience in clinical, epidemiological, or health services research
• Experience with treating substance-use disorders
• Experience with vulnerable/underserved populations
• Experience recruiting study participants

Closes: 11/15/23

Application Information

All positions are based in Seattle, WA and all candidates must be U.S. citizens. Top candidates’ education and experience will be evaluated by Human Resources to determine if they meet the position criteria. Depending on the candidate’s experience, the target salary will be in the GS-7 to 9 range according to the Office of Personnel Management General Schedule table at opm.gov.  

Please send a cover letter and resume to SeattleCSPEC@va.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received before 8/18/2023 will be given priority.  

For more information about CSP#2014 and NODES, please see CSP#2014 VA-BRAVE and Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) - VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP).

It is understood that your circumstances may change during the interview process. Please be sure to share any updates relevant to your situation such as your employment status and current location throughout the process. 

Diversity enriches research and promotes the best healthcare. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive environment for our NODES. We encourage individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment, as well as individuals from all backgrounds that are underrepresented in research, to apply.

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Please format your resume according to the following guidance for federal submission:

• The USAJobs website has tips on submitting a resume for a federal position. Some of the following items come from that guidance.
• List all relevant and previous employment in an easy-to-read format
• List all degrees and years obtained (i.e., MPH or MS, BA or BS, etc.)
• For each past job or position held, include the following information:
  1. Employer name and address
  2. Salary (if unpaid, list as “$0/hour”) and number of hours worked
  3. Supervisor name and contact information
  4. Permission to contact supervisor: Yes/No
  5. Internships that you received academic credit for should also be listed
  6. Any internships that were not paid and you did not receive academic credit for should be listed in a separate volunteer section

Highlight and elaborate on your research and healthcare experience and related academic and presentation/publication achievements. Consider a non-research audience when describing your experiences, spelling out abbreviations and explaining any terms and jargon from your background. It is acceptable for your resume to be longer than 1-2 pages as federal resume are typically quite thorough and detailed. Please provide as much detail as you can.

(08/15/23) Clinician-Investigator - Durham, NC

Ambulatory Care Service and Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D) at the Durham VA Health Care System are seeking a Clinician-Investigator to join a vibrant group of clinical and health services researchers with cross institution collaborations. All areas of research relevant to primary care are welcome, including health equity, chronic illness management, sex/gender-specific care, health promotion and behavior change, and implementation science.

Durham VA Health Care System provides world-class health care to more than 200,000 Veterans living across central and eastern North Carolina. The successful candidate will deliver clinical care and conduct research with the nationally renowned HSR&D Center of Innovation (COIN) to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation. To learn more about ADAPT investigators and resources, please visit our website: Durham Center of Innovation to ADAPT Home

Duke University is a primary clinical and research partner of Durham VA, and the successful candidate should be eligible for a Duke School of Medicine appointment. Durham is known as a great city to live, work, and play, and a destination that offers celebrated arts, dining, sports, and more. World class facilities like the Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and Duke University's Nasher Museum of Art blend with nearly 100 city-owned parks and recreation facilities.
For more information see: https://www.discoverdurham.com/

We value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to be an equal opportunity organization that does not discriminate against applicants based on any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.

Beginning salary range is $200,000 - $243,000 per year. VA offers a competitive benefits package. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program.

For additional information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/742874700

Applications must be submitted by October 6th, 2023.

(07/10/23) Research Assistant - Seattle, WA

Are you interested in helping to improve the healthcare of United States Veterans through meaningful work in a collaborative environment? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) is a nationally renowned program of epidemiology and clinical trial research centers that produce innovative and effective solutions to Veteran and national healthcare problems through high quality multi-site research studies.

The Colonoscopy vs. Fecal Immunochemical Test in Reducing Mortality from Colorectal Cancer (CONFIRM) Study is a CSP study that is hiring a full-time National Research Assistant.

Key Duties:

• The incumbent will assist in scheduling various study-related meetings and conference calls and minutes of meetings. Incumbent must have superior organizational skills.
• The incumbent will contact participants about change of address and obtain medical records from VA and non-VA facilities for the use of the study.
• The incumbent will use search services if participants cannot be located.
• The incumbent will respond to positive flags from the annual survey.
• The incumbent will report to the National Study Coordinator, Study Chairman, West Haven CSPCC, and CSPCRPCC if any problems that occur.
• Demonstrate understanding, tact, empathy, and cooperation with team members and stakeholders to provide optimal customer service

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a scientific- or health-related field required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of researchers and staff
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Excellent time management
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines
• US citizenship

Study Description and Study-specific Key Duties

The CONFIRM study (Colonoscopy vs. Fecal Immunochemical Test in Reducing Mortality from Colorectal Cancer CSP #577) is the largest interventional study the VA has ever done to date. It has 46 participating VA Medical Centers nationwide, two Co-Chairs offices in Seattle, WA and White River Junction, VT, a coordinating center in West Haven, CT and a pharmacy coordinating center in Albuquerque, NM. The 46 participating sites have been divided between the two Co-Chair offices for follow-up of the 50,126 study participants. The National Study Research Assistant will assist the Study Co-Chairman and National Study Coordinator in the daily administration of the study. This position will require an individual who understands the basic principles of scientific investigation and clinical trials, who is capable of in-depth understanding of the study protocol. Thus, the incumbent must possess scientific, organizational, and interpersonal skills. A BS or BA is required; a degree in scientific research-related field is strongly recommended. This position is subject to random drug testing which includes marijuana as this is a federal organization and marijuana use is not legal federally.

Application Information

All positions are based in Seattle, WA and all candidates must be U.S. citizens. Top candidates’ education and experience will be evaluated by Human Resources to determine if they meet the criteria for the targeted range of GS-5. To examine salaries in the GS-5 range, see the current year’s General Schedule (GS) salary table for Seattle on the OPM.GOV website.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Meaghan.Larson@va.gov.  See detailed instructions below. If you do not provide sufficient detail or required information, Human Resources may not find you eligible for the position. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Closes: 10/7/23

It is understood that your circumstances may change during the interview process. Please be sure to share any updates relevant to your situation such as your employment status and current location throughout the process. 

Diversity enriches research and promotes the best healthcare. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive environment. We encourage individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment, as well as individuals from all backgrounds that are underrepresented in research, to apply.

Please format your resume according to the following guidance for federal submission:

• The USAJobs website has tips on submitting a resume for a federal position. Some of the following items come from that guidance.
• List all relevant and previous employment in an easy-to-read format
• List all degrees and years obtained (i.e., MPH or MS, BA or BS, etc.)
• For each past job or position held, include the following information:
  1. Employer name and address
  2. Salary (if unpaid, list as “$0/hour”) and number of hours worked
  3. Supervisor name and contact information
  4. Permission to contact supervisor: Yes/No
  5. Internships that you received academic credit for should also be listed
  6. Any internships that were not paid and you did not receive academic credit for should be listed in a separate volunteer section
• Highlight and elaborate on your research and healthcare experience and related academic and presentation/publication achievements, spelling out abbreviations and explaining any terms and jargon from your background. Consider a non-research audience when describing your experiences. It is acceptable for your resume to be longer than 1-2 pages as federal resume are typically quite thorough and detailed. Please provide as much detail as you can.

(06/20/23) Tenure-track Assistant and Associate Professors - Milwaukee, WI

The Medical College of Wisconsin Division of General Internal Medicine is recruiting 6 new diverse tenure-track faculty candidates at the Assistant and Associate Professor level.

Position Highlights & Requirements

• PhD or MD with strong theoretical grounding and training in health services research, implementation science, biostatistics, epidemiology, quantitative psychology, or quantitative sociology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to support a rigorous program of research
• Experience in developing and conducting quantitative or mixed methods methodology
• Candidates should have the ability to be funded through either NIH or VA HSR&D and have an interest in conducting independent research as well as supporting multidisciplinary teams in developing collaborative grant applications
• Highly competitive compensation including a full benefits package, professional development allowance, tuition assistance for college-age children, and outstanding employer-funded health and retirement plan

The Medical College of Wisconsin Division of General Internal Medicine is recruiting 6 new diverse tenure-track faculty candidates at the Assistant and Associate Professor level.

About MCW

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in healthcare and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders who are collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. 

General Internal Medicine Research Section

GIM is committed to creating and sustaining strong infrastructure to support research. The Division conducts clinical, population health, education, and industry research and is home to a large health services research group with over $10 million in federal research funding. The research vision is to become a leader in creating evidence to change clinical practice, educational efforts, and local, regional, and national policy.

Closing date: 12/31/2023

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact:
Becky Trujillo
Ph: (414) 955-4683
bltrujillo@mcw.edu
https://www.mcw.edu

(03/09/23) Psychology Program Manager - Clinical Science Leader - approved for Education Debt Reduction Program - Waco, TX

The Chief of the Clinical Science Core position will directly support the CoE Director in overseeing and expanding psychological research at the VISN 17 Center of Excellence. The incumbent supervises the Clinical Science Core and is responsible for conducting research on the psychological factors associated with mental illnesses in Veterans and their treatment. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting, leading, and directing the research programs which evaluate existing mental health treatments, develop new interventions current assessment guidelines, develop new methods or measures in psychological assessment, test the viability and capabilities of the assessments, and implement changes aimed at increasing the reliability and validity of psychological assessments.

See https://www.usajobs.gov/job/695182800 for details.

(01/04/23) Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development - Gainesville, FL

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is seeking an Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development (ACOS/R&D). The ACOS/R&D, along with the Research Service team, will formulate the goals and objectives of the research program at NF/SGVHS, including developing and directing the complex scientific and administrative activities needed to advance the program.

This position is primarily based at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL but may travel between facilities within NF/SGVHS and includes supervision of research at other sites within the healthcare system. Investigators at our station perform basic science, preclinical, clinical, and health services research and receive funding from VA Biomedical Laboratory R&D, Clinical Science R&D, Rehabilitation R&D, Health Services R&D, the multi-site Cooperative Studies Program, the Million Veterans Program, and the VA Technology Transfer Office, among others. Candidates should possess extensive research experience and display exceptional leadership, managerial, and collaborative skills.

External Applicant (Physicians): https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/697261900 - Closes 12/28/2023

Internal Applicant (Physicians): https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/696204900 - Closes 12/29/2023