Research Scientist

Job Description

RESEARCH SCIENTIST (OPEN RANK)

The Nemours Center for Healthcare Delivery Science (CHDS) is seeking a Research Scientist (Open Rank) in Florida. This position can be based in either Jacksonville or Orlando. Healthcare delivery science involves the application of scientific methods and principles to the analysis of variables and processes that affect the delivery, safety, outcomes, cost, quality, and value of pediatric health care. We seek a clinical research scientist who can add depth and breadth to our center by either bringing an active program of research or establishing a new program in health equity/disparities, lifestyle changes, (e.g., physical activity, sleep), or digital health. Please visit our website for more information: http://www.nemours.org/chds

Primary Responsibilities: Develop a productive program of research; acquire and maintain federal or national foundation funding for the candidate's program of research; cultivate cross-campus research collaborations that capitalize on Nemours technological infrastructure, opportunities for collaborative research, electronic medical record and data warehouse, large clinical populations, and growing professional staff of more than 900 health care providers; mentor junior trainees to develop competitive grant applications; collaborate effectively with others in Nemours research community, clinical services and administration; advocate for the translation of research findings into practice throughout Nemours; contribute to Nemours educational mission by presenting at conferences and continuing medical education courses. While CHDS-FL would be the research scientist's primary faculty appointment, they may seek a faculty appointment with one of our academic partners (Orlando- University of Central Florida College of Medicine; Jacksonville-Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science).

Qualifications: Candidates must hold an MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or other doctoral degree in a health-related discipline and demonstrate evidence of collaborative academic productivity and either success in obtaining funding for research or a strong potential to obtain funding for research. We invite applications from qualified researchers in any pertinent discipline at the early career, assistant, or associate professor rank. Candidates may dedicate a portion of this position to clinical service in his/her professional specialty.

Application process: We will treat all inquiries confidentially. Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to Dr. Susana Patton (susana.patton@nemours.org) with the subject line: Research Scientist Position. We are reviewing applications as we receive them. Salary is dependent upon the successful candidate's qualifications. Nemours offers a strong fringe benefits program. Nemours is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to focusing on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.