Job Summary

The Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) at Geisinger invites applications for a faculty position (open rank) in social epidemiology to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers. The applicant should have expertise in the use of epidemiologic methods to study the broad set of social conditions that may affect health. We are interested in candidates who have or will develop an independent, extramurally funded research program and/or to serve as a key scientific collaborator in team science. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in epidemiology or related field, or a clinical doctorate plus masters-level training in epidemiology or a related field. Conducts and supervises original research in accordance with nationally accepted ethical and regulatory guidelines. Provides professional, substantive and technical support in the design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of findings from research, demonstration and evaluation projects. Contributes to the programmatic goals of the research enterprise.

Job Duties

• Directs day-to-day development, maintenance, and supervision of a productive and nationally competitive research program.
• Directs and supervises members of the research group providing technical and intellectual leadership.
• Identifies the research question, formulates the hypothesis, plans the experiments, records the observations and data, analyzes the data, and draws conclusions.
• Prepares and submits applications for external funding from national agencies.
• Oversees completion of the specific aims of funded projects.
• Prepares completed work for publication.
• Publishes/presents research results in both informal and formal seminars within the organization and to extramural audiences at national and international meetings and academic institutions.
• Collaborates with other investigators and physicians as well as with investigators from other institutions.
• Demonstrates institutional service by participation on committees.
• Provides technical assistance in service to other departments, clinical associates, residents, fellows and students.
• Begins developing a record of national and international service in the field of expertise by memberships in grant review panels, editorial boards and journal reviews.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

The DPHS is embedded in the Geisinger health system, a large integrated health system with a longstanding commitment to research and a research portfolio that includes funding from the NIH, CDC, PCORI, state and foundation grants, and industry. The DPHS faculty includes a dedicated team of epidemiologists, biostatisticians, health services, behavior scientists, health economists, and clinician researchers. Faculty have access to longitudinal electronic medical record (EMR) data, claims data, genetic, and environmental data as well as opportunities to lead the evaluation of healthcare interventions in a range of clinical settings. The ideal candidate will have experience working with health system data and/or developing and evaluating care models that integrate social factors. There is also the opportunity for teaching in an upcoming Masters of Population Health degree program at the Geisinger College of Health Sciences.

Interested candidates are to submit a letter of interest that addresses their qualifications and a CV.  For additional information and to submit materials, please email Search Committee, Department of Population Health Sciences at DPHS@geisinger.edu.

Education

Doctoral Degree- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Skills

Research Analysis; Reference Content; Research Methodologies; Research Documents; Research And Development Function; Research Regulatory Environment

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.