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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Senior Research is an early-career investigator responsible for leading applied research and evaluation projects using real-world data, with a strong emphasis on electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) and claims data.

This role requires deep technical expertise in clinical and administrative data and clinical processes, especially at community health centers. The individual will serve as a hands-on analyst, working closely with a Senior Health Services Researcher to execute high-quality studies that inform primary care delivery, workforce development, and patient outcomes in community-based settings, particularly Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

The position emphasizes applied, implementation-oriented research, with a focus on translating complex data into actionable insights for clinical and operational decision-making.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical & Claims Data Analysis

• Serve as a hands-on analyst on multiple projects using EMR/EHR and claims data.
• Extract, clean, transform, and analyze structured and unstructured clinical and administrative data.
• Apply advanced statistical and epidemiologic methods, including:
• Longitudinal analysis
• Multilevel modeling
• Regression and quasi-experimental designs
• Ensure high data quality, maintaining ≥95% accuracy in data preparation, documentation, and analytic outputs.
• Develop reproducible analytic workflows using tools such as Python, R, SAS, or equivalent.

Research Execution

• Lead major components of ≥2 complex research or evaluation projects annually.
• Apply ≥2 distinct research methodologies annually (, quantitative, mixed methods, implementation evaluation).
• Conduct analyses that meet standards for peer-reviewed publication.
• Collaborate closely with senior researchers to design studies grounded in epidemiologic principles.
• Contribute to interpretation of findings within clinical and operational contexts.

EMR/EHR & Healthcare Data Expertise

• Work with clinical and IT teams to understand data architecture, workflows, and limitations of EMR/EHR and claims data.
• Use real-world data to evaluate:Care delivery processesPatient outcomesQuality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrate familiarity with healthcare data standards (, ICD, CPT, LOINC).

Research Writing & Dissemination

• Serve as first author on ≥2 manuscripts annually, drafting all major sections with minimal guidance.
• Contribute substantive feedback to ≥3 co-authored manuscripts annually.
• Lead ≥2 research reports or presentations annually for internal or external audiences.
• Present findings at ≥1 national or professional conference annually.
• Translate analytic findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.

Proposal Development & Partnerships

• Lead at least 1 small proposal annually (, pilot, seed funding, or letter of intent).
• Identify 2–4 funding opportunities annually aligned with research priorities.
• Contribute ≥30% content to ≥2 complex proposals annually.
• Initiate or support at least 1 external partnership annually

Project & Operational Management

• Support development and management of project budgets under guidance of senior staff.
• Allocate resources effectively across analytic tasks and project timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines, IRB requirements, and data governance standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive clinical data.

Team Collaboration & Support

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, analysts, educators, and external partners.
• Provide guidance to Research Associates on analytic tasks and data management.
• Contribute to a strong, methodologically rigorous, and collaborative research culture

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

• Masters degree with at least 5 years of research experience commensurate with other requirements. OR
• Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent) in public health, epidemiology, health services research, health policy, implementation science, or related field

Required Experience

• Strong track record of hands-on data analysis using large, complex datasets.
• Experience in applied research in healthcare settings, preferably primary care or safety-net environments.
• Experience supporting or leading peer-reviewed publications

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in statistical software (SAS, Stata, R, or equivalent).
• Experience with:Statistical modeling and causal inference methodsFamiliarity with healthcare data standards (, ICD, CPT, LOINC)
• Advanced proficiency in at least one: Python, R, or SAS
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with senior researchers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with FQHCs or safety-net healthcare systems.
• Familiarity with implementation science or health services research.
• Experience with machine learning or natural language processing.
• Experience contributing to grant proposals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote with occasional travel to healthcare sites, meetings, and conferences

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Confidentiality of Information

Confidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies

This Position is available for remote work.