Research Scientist II (Infectious Disease Epidemiology Health Services Research)

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for the position of Research Scientist II (Infectious Disease Epidemiology / Health Services Research), which is an equivalent to an academic associate professor, to join the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) . This is a full-time position based in our regional office located in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. with a hybrid work model .

Reporting to the Director of Research Science , the Research Scientist II will design and implement major investigator-initiated health services and epidemiology-related research projects in the area of infectious diseases. You will also secure external funding through federal, foundation, or industry grants, and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. The Research Scientist II may contribute to intramural projects relevant to MAPRI and MAPMG, providing assistance as needed for study design, analysis plans, and interpretation of results. Please note, this is not a basic research or bench science position.

You can expect to :

• Develop an innovative research portfolio in infectious disease healthcare delivery and outcomes, working both independently and in collaboration with external partners, leveraging Kaiser Permanente’s extensive clinical data
• Prepare and submit grant proposals and secure extramural research funding, aiming to achieve funding for 75–80% of annual effort within five years.
• Initiate and maintain collaborations with external partners, including federal agencies, other Kaiser Permanente regions, research networks, and academic or healthcare system partners.
• Publish one to two first-author papers and one to two collaborative papers annually, and present research findings (poster or oral) at national scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with MAPRI research teams (data analysts, project managers, and biostatisticians), leading research studies and ensuring they are completed successfully
• Mentor MAPMG staff, physician researchers, and research interns.
• Contribute to the scientific community through being a peer reviewer for journals (at least two per year) and participating in expert or grant review panels.

What is required :

Competitive Benefits :

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $152,776.24 to $190,970.12 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.