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Please note that this section is updated monthly. The following positions are still open as of 1/2/09.

• (01/12/09) Center Principal Investigator, HSR&D REAP – Birmingham, AL
• (01/02/09) Principal Investigator, HSR&D Center of Excellence - Palo Alto, CA
• (12/18/08) Physician Investigator, Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX
• (12/05/08) Director, Health Services Research Center - Tucson, AZ
• (12/04/08) Program Analysis Officer - Durham, NC
• (11/24/08) Director/Principal Investigator - Gainesville, FL
• (11/05/08) Senior Health Services Research Scientist in Institutional and Behavioral Change - Denver, CO
• (10/28/08) Tenure Track Physician Investigator, Health Care Safety and Quality - Houston, TX
• (09/29/08) Research Health Economist - Tampa, Florida
• (09/18/08) Statistician/Epidemiologist - Tampa, Florida
• (08/29/08) Physician-Investigator - East Orange, NJ
• (08/09/08) Data Analyst, Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Medical Center - Ann Arbor, MI
• (08/08/08) Director, Health Services Research - San Antonio, TX
• (08/01/08) PhD Investigator, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion- Philadelphia, PA
• (07/28/08) Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Stroke Research - Augusta, GA
• (07/28/08) University/VA Physician Health Services Researcher - Chicago, IL
• (07/24/08) HSR&D Research Fellow - Philadelphia, PA
• (07/24/08) Clinician Investigators – Minneapolis, MN
• (07/15/08) Biostatisticians - Philadelphia, PA
• (07/11/08) Biostatistician, HSR&D – Pittsburgh, PA
• (06/20/08) PhD Health Services Research Position - San Antonio, TX
• (06/10/08) MD Fellowship - Houston, TX
• (06/05/08) Core Investigator/ Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Seattle, WA
• (06/03/08) Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Health Services Research - Iowa City, IA



(01/12/09) Center Principal Investigator, HSR&D REAP – Birmingham, AL The Surgical and Medical Acute care and Advance illness Research and Transition Sciences (SMAARTS) Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) at the Birmingham VAMC in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a MD or PhD to serve as its Principal Investigator. The SMAARTS is a Research Enhancement Awards Program (REAP) in the field of health services research in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its mission is to conduct interdisciplinary research that improves the health, function, and outcomes of hospitalized veterans during their inpatient stay and their transition to the outpatient setting. Outcomes of interest include: Health, Function, Independence, Quality of Life, Access, Quality, and Cost. The SMAARTS-REAP Center PI will have administrative, strategic planning, research, teaching and/or clinical responsibilities and is also expected to mentor junior investigators at the Center. He/She should be at or above the Associate Professor (or equivalent) level. The Center PI is expected to take advantage of the outstanding research opportunities at the Birmingham VAMC and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Collaborative partners include a Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) and a Blind Rehabilitation Center. It is anticipated that the Center PI will have a joint appointment with a relevant department at the UAB. The successful candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Philosophy degree and a track record of independent research in any of the following areas: health services, clinical epidemiology, evidence based practice, acute disease management, surgery, internal medicine or neurology. Candidates with demonstrated leadership and administrative skills will be given preference. In particular who have had experience related to outcomes research in the inpatient setting. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's background and experience. Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. The Birmingham VAMC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. US citizenship is required. Please forward a letter or email of interest and a curriculum vita to: Warren D. Blackburn, Jr. M.D. ACOS Research and Development Birmingham VAMC (151) 700 19th Street South Birmingham, Alabama, 35233 Email: warren.blackburn@va.gov top

(01/02/09) Principal Investigator, HSR&D Center of Excellence - Palo Alto, CA The Center for Health Care Evaluation (CHCE): A Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Center of Excellence located at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in Palo Alto, California, is seeking an experienced health services researcher to assume leadership of its interdisciplinary cadre of clinician investigators and social/behavioral scientists. Comprising 28 outstanding MD and PhD Core Investigators, and several affiliated investigators, CHCE is one of 13 HSR&D Centers of Excellence. Research by CHCE investigators focuses on improving care for patients with substance use and/or psychiatric disorders; screening/diagnostic assessment and clinical decision-making; and the organization and delivery of health care services. CHCE investigators collaborate with researchers at other VAPAHCS centers, including the Program Evaluation and Resource Center, National Center for PTSD, Geriatrics Research, Education and Clinical Center, Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, and Rehabilitation Research and Development Center. CHCE has a history of developing outstanding health services researchers and hosts strong postdoctoral and post-residency training programs in health services research and medical informatics. Candidates must have an MD or PhD and a strong record of academic achievement in health services research as a grant-funded, independent investigator, and demonstrated success as a leader, manager and mentor. Potentially relevant disciplines and areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychology, Geriatrics, Health Economics, and Health Policy. This position involves research and administrative responsibilities, with limited clinical responsibilities for a clinician incumbent. It is anticipated that the PI/Director will have a joint appointment in the relevant department at Stanford University. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Review of applications will begin on January 19, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. The VAPAHCS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Qualified applicants should send a CV, cover letter, and a list of four individuals who may be contacted regarding the applicant's suitability for this position to: CHCE PI Search Committee Robert P. Trefault, Chief of Staffing Human Resources Management Service (05) VA Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 top

(12/18/08) Physician Investigator, Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX The Health Services Research Section in the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is seeking a mid-level investigator to lead a scientific program in Health Policy and Quality. Research in this program includes: assessing pay-for-performance programs, developing composite measures of health care quality, designing valid health care performance measures for both acute and chronic diseases, and patient safety issues in the use of health information technology. The Center, all in newly renovated space in the Texas Medical Center, has over 150 staff; 42 are research faculty from both clinical and non-clinical disciplines, such as biostatistics, epidemiology, and psychometrics. Some faculty hold joint or adjunct appointments at Rice University, The University of Texas School of Public Health, University of Houston, and Texas A&M University. A summary of all activities of our Health Services Research & Development Center of Excellence are available on our website: http://www.hsrd.houston.med.va.gov. The position provides 75-80% protected time for research and a highly competitive start-up package. BCM and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employers. Must be a US citizen. Please contact: Laura A. Petersen, MD, MPH c/o Cynthia Nelson, Chief of Operations Houston VA Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (152) 2002 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030 Ph: 713-794-8677 or 713-794-8601 Email: Cindy.Nelson@va.gov top

(12/05/08) Director, Health Services Research Center - Tucson, AZ DUTIES: Serves as Director, Health Services Research Center. Responsible for providing technical consultation, guidance, education and training to both established and potential investigators. Promotes interest in health services research as well as identifying potential collaboration and develops networks of investigators. Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service. Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. Open Period: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 to Friday, January 09, 2009 View full job description and application (43 KB, Word) process. top

(12/04/08) Program Analysis Officer - Durham, NC This position is located at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Durham, NC. In this position you will perform as a senior leader who brings mastery of sophisticated statistical analysis techniques as well as proven ability to lead a group of technically proficient and creative staff, including data analysts and measurement experts. Additionally, you will lead this team in ongoing studies as well as short-term projects of broad scope involving VHA healthcare programs. You will perform the following specific functions: Assembles a core of expertise in advanced analytic, statistical, survey, and epidemiological techniques and database development and management. Plans and executes methodologies to collect survey, analyze, and report data in a meaningful context to meet VHA leadership needs and develop new insight that will ultimately improve the health care of veterans. Recognized as an expert in both the understanding of the agency's functions and the use of various VHA data sources and Analytic methods. Serve as a national advisor to other VHA programs that require the analysis, synthesis, and interpretation of data related to quality and collaborates with other OQP managers, VHA program offices, and field clinical leaders to assure appropriate dissemination and use of work products, database management systems, and reports. Performs detailed analysis of actual versus scheduled milestone attainment. Determines alternative courses of action and recommends changes in project goals based on tradeoffs in time, cost, and manpower requirements. Prepares formal review and analysis for project leadership, which identifies potential for risk and recommends solutions. Coordinates projects implementation with non-VA federal partners, assuring progress towards dual milestone attainment. U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED. Open Period: Friday, November 21, 2008 to Friday, December 12, 2008 View detailed description and application (204 KB, Word) process. top

(11/24/08) Director/Principal Investigator - Gainesville, FL The Rehabilitation Outcomes Research Center (RORC) at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System in Gainesville, Florida, seeks a MD or PhD to serve as its Director/Principal Investigator. The RORC is a Research Enhancement Awards Program (REAP) in the field of health services/rehabilitation research in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its mission is to conduct interdisciplinary research that improves the health, function, and community reintegration of veterans with disability. Outcomes of interest include: Health, Function, Independence, Quality of Life, Community Integration, Access, Quality, and Cost. The REAP has several new initiatives in access to health care in rural areas and telehealth. The RORC-REAP Director will have administrative, strategic planning, research, teaching and/or clinical responsibilities and is also expected to mentor junior investigators at the Center. He/She should be at or above the Associate Professor (or equivalent) level. The Director is expected to take advantage of the outstanding research opportunities at the North Florida/South Georgia VHS and the University of Florida. Collaborative partners include a Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), the Brain Rehabilitation Research Center, a Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) and the McKnight Brain Institute. It is anticipated that the Director will have a joint appointment with a relevant department at the University of Florida. The successful candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Philosophy degree and a track record of independent research in any of the following areas: health services, clinical epidemiology, evidence based practice, chronic disease management, geriatrics, general internal medicine, neurology, or rehabilitation. Gainesville is a college town in North Central Florida with abundant cultural amenities, low cost of living, excellent schools and close proximity to beaches and large metropolitan areas including Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. Candidates with demonstrated leadership and administrative skills will be given preference. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's background and experience. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. The NF/SG Veterans Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. US citizenship is required. Please forward a letter or email of interest and a curriculum vita to: Betty Britt Human Resources (05B1) North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System 1601 SW Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 Email:Betty.Britt@va.gov top

(11/05/08)Senior Health Services Research Scientist in Institutional and Behavioral Change - Denver, CO Colorado Research to Improve Care Coordination (CRICC), a multidisciplinary VA health services research program at the Denver VAMC, is recruiting for a Senior Health Services Research Scientist at or above the GS 14, Associate Professor level in the area of institutional and behavioral change. The successful applicant will hold a PhD in psychology, sociology, anthropology, or a related discipline and have extensive experience leading research projects and obtaining grant funding in the area of institutional and behavioral change. Past or current VA HSR&D funding is very desirable, as is a background in qualitative research methods. The successful candidate will collaborate as a senior investigator with other CRICC researchers and pursue an independent research agenda. CRICC is a dynamic research organization with active research in geriatrics, palliative care, cardiology, health economics, biostatistics, and quantitative methodology. The Denver VAMC is closely affiliated with the University of Colorado at Denver, where the candidate will have an academic appointment. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Colorado are equal opportunity employers. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send CV in confidence to Markus.Botwinick@va.gov. top

(10/28/08) Tenure Track Physician Investigator, Health Care Safety and Quality - Houston, TX The Baylor College of Medicine, Section of Health Services Research and Houston VA Health Services Research & Development Center of Excellence are seeking to hire a fellowship trained physician-investigator to conduct research to improve health care safety and quality. We build upon nearly 20 years of collaborative research among our multidisciplinary investigators. Additionally, we have a long history of collaboration with several local institutions at the world renowned Texas Medical Center. Our research extends from patient experience, to clinical practice and outcomes of care, and to the development of health care policy. We have an established track record of supporting, mentoring and developing outstanding research leaders. The focus of this new position will be research on using electronic medical records to improve the quality and safety of health care. We have a growing portfolio of research on this topic, which is funded by several federal grants (VA, AHRQ and NIH). Current patient safety projects include studies on detection of outpatient safety events using health information technology, using a multidisciplinary approach to understand and reduce specific types of medical errors, and improving electronic communication in the outpatient setting to improve patient safety. Candidates, early in their research career and/or completing fellowship, are welcome to apply for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. Protected research time (up to 75%) will be offered for up to 3 years by which time the candidate will be expected to obtain a research career development award. Please send a CV to the contact listed below. Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employers. Candidate must be a US citizen. A summary of all activities of our Health Services Research & Development Center of Excellence are available on our website: http://www.hsrd.houston.med.va.gov. Please contact: Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH c/o Cynthia Nelson, Chief of Operations Houston VA Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence 2450 Holcombe Blvd., Suite 01Y Houston, TX 77021 Ph: 713-794-8677 or 713-794-8601 Email: cnelson@bcm.edu top

(09/29/08) Research Health Economist- Tampa, FL General responsibilities include the identification, development and initiation of VA relevant research projects that specify and test hypotheses relating to the organization, delivery and impact of health services for veterans. Duties include serving as a consultant in the area of research design, sampling, strategic planning, econometric methodology, micro-economic theory, and computer assisted analysis of healthcare data. The incumbent is responsible for formulating and planning economic analysis in addition to interpreting their results. The incumbents work is expected to extend existing methods or theory in the solution of management problems. Solutions to these problems are expected to represent major advances in the understanding of the inter-relationships or various economic factors and agents in the provision of health care by the Veterans Administration. The incumbent must apply financial technical knowledge relevant to the cost-benefit of health services applications, and have the ability to develop financial analysis instruments and other materials required. The work assignments cover a variety of activities related to the econometric analysis of large health care databases, as well as collaborating with other investigators in prospective studies and randomized clinical trials in the area of health economics. Please send CV and cover letter to: Shirley Fitzgerald, PhD HSRD REAP James A Haley Tampa VA 11605 N Nebraska Ave (118M) Tampa, Florida 33612 or email to Shirley.Fitzgerald@va.gov. The Veterans Health Administration is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. top

(09/18/08) Statistician/Epidemiologist - Tampa, FL The statistician will be responsible for planning the research design and biostatistical aspects of a wide verity of studies. The incumbent will work with the multidisciplinary research team to design a study protocol that assures collection of complete, accurate, unbiased and clinically/ scientifically relevant data suitable for data processing and statistical analysis. He/She will provide technical expertise and consultation in the application of statistical theory and technique in the collection, compilation, analysis and interpretation of quantitative information on a variety of medical-related subjects. He/She will direct junior level statisticians on appropriate methods and analysis. Knowledge required: Education and/or related experience equivalent to doctoral or post-doctoral level training in areas of the theories, principles, methods and techniques of statistics. Ability to use statistical software packages such as SAS, SPSS, R etc. Experience with related programming language such as Fortran, C, preferred. Experience with data processing, data analysis, report and grant writing. Experience in determination of acceptable sample size, collection techniques and analysis of outcomes. Evidence of skills in organizing and writing scientific research papers. Evidence of strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Incumbent must be able to plan, organize and carry out complex duties involving multiple settings, time constraints and interdisciplinary staff without supervision. Please send CV and cover letter to: Shirley Fitzgerald, PhD HSRD REAP James A Haley Tampa VA 11605 N Nebraska Ave (118M) Tampa, Florida 33612 or email to Shirley.Fitzgerald@va.gov. The Veterans Health Administration is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. top

(08/29/08) Physician-Investigator - East Orange, NJ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Research and Development Program at VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, New Jersey, is recruiting for a physician-health services researcher for the Center for Healthcare Knowledge Management of Complex Chronic Illness (CHEKOM) Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP). The REAP is located 15 miles west of Manhattan. CHEKOM consists of an interdisciplinary group of more than 15 core and affiliated researchers in the fields of medicine, social work, psychology, health economics, demography, public health, and statistics. CHEKOM is affiliated with University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, and the Institute for Health, Rutgers University. The Center's research program is focused in the area of complex chronic illness with three primary research strategic goals: effectiveness of care including pharmaco-epidemiology, intermediate outcomes, long term outcomes), linking quality and cost of healthcare (efficiency), including new methodologies, use of multiple systems of care, gaps in care for patients with multiple needs, and patient self representation of illness; and development/evaluation of care coordination programs (especially diabetes. mental health, and OIF/OEF veterans) Candidates must have an MD and be board eligible/certified in a clinical field with experience in research, leadership, management, and administrative skills to assume a major role in a health services research program. He/she must also hold the scientific, research and academic credentials to qualify for an appointment at NJMS at the level of Associate or Full Professor. The position requires an individual with formal health services research training, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, track record in federally peer-reviewed grant support, strong publication record, and mentorship experience. Salary range: Negotiable (commensurate with education and experience). This will be either a full-time or 6/8ths VA appointment; clinical responsibilities will not exceed 25% FTE. U.S. Citizenship required. The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: VA New Jersey Health Care System Human Resources (05) 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 Attention: Wendy L. Apuzzo Fax: (973) 395-7148 or e-mail: wendy.apuzzo@med.va.gov. top

(08/09/08) Data Analyst, Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Medical Center - Ann Arbor, MI Full-time preferred, but will also consider part time (at least 20 hours/week). Salary range: $70,700 - $84,000 (depending on education and experience) + benefits. Start date: Flexible. Description: Join a dynamic group of over 30 MD and PhD research scientists to investigate methods to assess and improve quality of health care. Provide consultation on issues of study design and statistical analysis for health services research projects. Conduct statistical analyses as a team member or co-investigator on a variety of studies related to quality of care assessment and improving health care delivery and self-management for persons with chronic conditions. Supervise data managers. Requirements: PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or epidemiology preferred, but will also consider applicants with a Master’s degree in a similar field who have extensive experience. Experience with the following is required: SAS or STATA data analysis software; advanced statistical techniques, including survival and time series analyses, multi-level modeling, and working with non-linear dependent variables; managing large healthcare data sets; writing grants and manuscripts. U.S. citizenship required. Contact: E-mail cover letter and CV to Dr. Julie Lowery at julie.lowery@va.gov. top

(08/08/08) Director, Health Services Research - San Antonio, TX The VERDICT Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital) and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio seeks an experienced investigator to assume leadership of its interdisciplinary team of clinician investigators and social scientists, and to lead a newly created Center for Health Services Research at the University. VERDICT is one of 9 REAP programs funded by the VA’s Health Services Research and Development Service. It currently has 13 MD and PhD core investigators. The applicant selected will be jointly appointed to the faculty of UTHSCSA, a major center for bioscience education and research in South Texas. Candidates must have an MD or PhD and a record of academic accomplishment in health services research as a funded independent investigator, demonstrated success as a mentor, and excellent communication skills. Potentially relevant disciplines and/or areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Health Policy. This position is primarily research and administration with considerable protected time and limited clinical responsibilities for clinician applicants. Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Send CV with cover letter to Jan E. Patterson MD, Chair, VERDICT Search Committee, Medical Service (111), Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio TX 78229, or pattersonj@uthscsa.edu. The UTHSC-San Antonio and the Veterans Health Administration are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. top

(08/01/08) PhD Investigator, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP)- Philadelphia, PA The Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP) located at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center is currently seeking a PhD investigator to join its interdisciplinary team of investigators. CHERP is a partnership between the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) and their academic and private sector affiliates, the University of Pittsburgh (UPITT), the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN), and RAND Health. Since its creation in 2001, CHERP has developed and conducted innovative research into detecting, understanding, and reducing/eliminating health disparities; advanced the conceptual and methodological underpinnings of health equity research to facilitate the work of others in this area; promoted the dissemination and implementation of our findings to improve the care of veterans; and developed new investigators to continue this charge into the future. As we move forward, we remain committed to our vision -- Excellence in health services research forging the path for equity and quality in health and health care. To fulfill our vision, maximize our impact on vulnerable veteran populations, and fully harness the expertise of our core faculty, we have fortified our mission to promote equity and quality in health and health care among veterans. Our vision and mission statements reflect our understanding of the inextricable link between the concepts of health equity and health quality. CHERP research will continue to focus on vulnerable veteran populations, including those that face potential discrimination because of race, ethnicity, or social status, and those at risk for disparities in health or health care due to other physical and/or mental conditions. Junior, mid-level, or senior investigators will be considered for the position. For junior applicants, fellowship training and demonstrated potential to become independent investigator are preferred. Mid-career and senior faculty should have established record as an independent investigator. It is preferable that the applicant qualifies for a faculty position at the University of Pennsylvania. Salary and academic appointment will be based on experience and background. The Veterans Health Administration is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send CV and cover letter to: Marti Trudeau, RN, MPA CHERP Administrative Director Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 9 East Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-823-5821 Fax: 215-823-6330 E-mail: martha.trudeau@va.gov top

(07/28/08) Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Stroke Research - Augusta, GA A post-doctoral fellowship opportunity is available for scientists trained in experimental stroke research. The fellow will join an interdisciplinary research team comprised of investigators from the Program in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics (CET) at the University of Georgia and the Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Georgia. Opportunities for collaboration are available on several ongoing research projects including work examining novel treatment strategies for acute ischemic stroke. The funding period is for two years. Applicants should have recently completed their doctoral degree from an accredited program and be eligible for VA research employment. Please send a cv and contact Susan C. Fagan, Pharm.D., (sfagan@mail.mcg.edu), for more information about the position. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Georgia are Equal Opportunity Employers. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. top

(07/28/08) University/VA Physician Health Services Researcher - Chicago, IL The Section of Health Promotion Research and General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a clinical outcomes researcher. Faculty rank to be commensurate with experience and candidates from assistant to full professorial level are eligible for consideration. MD candidates are sought who will be involved in the Section of Health Promotion Research, Section of Internal Medicine, and the Jesse Brown VAMC. Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with grant funding. Research space and support is available. For fullest consideration, please submit a letter of interest , CV, and three references to: Marian L. Fitzgibbon, Ph.D UIC Department of Medicine Section of Health Promotion Research (MC 717) 1747 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 You may also e-mail Marian L. Fitzgibbon, Ph.D at mlf@uic.edu. UIC is an AA/EOE. top

(07/24/08) Clinician Investigators – Minneapolis, MN The Minneapolis VA Section of General Internal Medicine and Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research (CCDOR) are seeking individuals to fill 2 positions at the Assistant and Associate/Full Professor levels. These are outstanding academic opportunities for individuals with fellowship training and expertise in health services or outcomes research, clinical epidemiology or clinical trials. We are a large, growing and nationally renowned group of interdisciplinary researchers. Positions are primarily research with considerable protected time and limited clinical responsibilities. BC/BE in Internal Medicine required. Academic appointment and active collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Send CV with cover letter by Fax (612-725-2118) or email to Timothy Wilt, MD, MPH (tim.wilt@va.gov). Additional questions by phone: 612-467-2681. top

(07/24/08) HSR&D Research Fellow - Philadelphia, PA CHERP Philadelphia is seeking applicants for its VA HSR&D post-doctoral training position. This fellowship is perfect for qualified individuals who wish to develop and enhance skills in health services research. Prior research on medical topics is not required. Applicants must be US citizens and must have completed a Ph.D. in psychology, economics, management, sociology or a related field before the fellowship begins. Physicians are not eligible to apply. Applicants should send a letter detailing their interests, a curriculum vitae, and two or three letters of reference to Marti Trudeau, RN, MPA, CHERP Asst. Director, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4155, or send e-mail to Martha.Trudeau@med.va.gov. top

(07/15/08) Biostatisticians - Philadelphia, PA CHERP Philadelphia is currently seeking two statisticians. The senior position calls for a PhD-level social scientist or biostatistician to provide supervision and oversight of all CHERP biostatistical work. This includes supervising master’s level statisticians, working with investigators, preparation of analytical strategies, developing and monitoring realistic time lines for completion of analyses and reporting of results in various venues. For the other position we seek a research-minded person with a thorough understanding of statistical programming (SAS preferred) and broad knowledge of UNIX, ORACLE &/or other office automation software. A master’s degree and knowledge of VA, NIH, AHRQ protocols, and at least two years experience in health services research is preferred. For more information, please contact Marti Trudeau, RN, MPA, CHERP Asst. Director, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4155 (Martha.Trudeau@va.gov). top

(07/11/08) Biostatistician, HSR&D – Pittsburgh, PA The Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP) at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is currently seeking an experienced Biostatistician. As a CHERP core investigator and member of the CHERP Biostatistics and Informatics Core (BIC), the incumbent will be an integral member of the Center's core professional staff, contributing to improvement of health care equity, quality, and outcomes in the VA health system through a rigorous program of collaborative research, evaluation of healthcare interventions, innovations, and initiatives using state_of_the_art research methods, and development and application of sophisticated statistical techniques for research of national and regional importance in healthcare policy, planning, and practice. The incumbent actively collaborates with a diverse faculty, mentors more junior BIC staff, and functions as a senior member of the core research team. It is the expectation that s/he is a recognized expert in the field of biostatistics. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in biostatistics and at least three years of relevant post-doctoral experience in health services/health equity, epidemiologic, and/or quality improvement research. Salary will be based on education and experience. For more information, please send CV and cover letter to: Roslyn A. Stone, PhD Co-Chief, Biostatistics and Informatics Core Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 7180 Highland Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15206 E-Mail: roslyn.stone@va.gov top

(06/20/08) PhD Health Services Research Position - San Antonio, TX The VERDICT Health Services Research Center at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital) is currently seeking a PhD investigator to join its interdisciplinary team of clinician investigators and social scientists. The VERDICT is a VA-funded Research Award Enhancement Program that currently has 13 MD and PhD core investigators, 20 support/technical staff, and anticipates $2.6 million in VA and non-VA funding in FY 08. The VERDICT's mission is to improve the health of veterans by researching methods of improving the performance of clinical microsystems. Current areas of focus include: organizational effectiveness and change in health care settings, relational coordination and communication among health care teams (especially those in primary care and in ICU settings), chronic care management, coordination of care for complex patients with multimorbidity, and improving quality of care and outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, pneumonia, epilepsy, serious mental illness or PTSD, and polytrauma. The Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital was recently selected as the site of a $67 million polytrauma center to treat OEF/OIF veterans with multiple injuries. The new polytrauma center will be one of only five nationwide. Junior, mid-level, or senior investigators will be considered for the position. For junior applicants, fellowship training and demonstrated potential to become independent investigator are preferred. Mid-career and senior faculty should have established record as an independent investigator. Qualified applicants may be jointly appointed to the research faculty of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, a major center for bioscience education and research in South Texas with over 4,000 faculty and staff, and more than $145 million in grants, contracts, and awards annually in over 2,000 patient-related and basic research projects. Salary and academic appointment will be based on experience and background. The Veterans Health Administration is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send CV and cover letter to: Jacqueline Pugh, M.D., VERDICT 11C-6 Audie L. Murphy Division South Texas Veterans Health Care System, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio TX 78229-5700 Phone: 210-617-5314 Fax: 210-567-4423 E-mail: pugh@uthscsa.edu top

(06/10/08) MD Fellowship- Houston, TX The Houston VA Medical Center Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Center of Excellence is accepting applications from recent doctoral degree graduates for a VA MD fellowship in health services research. The goal of the fellowship is to develop independent health services research physician investigators. The fellow will receive didactic and experiential training in health care research concepts and methodology, and is expected to develop a research agenda and conduct a research project under the direction of a mentoring team in health care outcomes, quality, access, utilization, or cost. Research foci of the Center include: measuring the quality and outcomes of care in a variety of areas (liver cancer, dementia care, nursing home care, geriatrics, primary care, cardiology); exploring racial disparities in health care access and provision; analyzing utilization and costs of HIV-infected patients; incorporating patient preferences in treatment decisions; determining the effects of reimbursement mechanisms; and health services research measurement issues. The Center includes 14 physician investigators and 12 PhD investigators, representing the following disciplines: epidemiology, biostatistics, psychometrics, psychiatry, clinical psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, sociology, and economics. All investigators and fellows have positions in the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Medicine, Section of Health Services Research. The Center is committed to quality training, and has a structured mentoring program that ensures all fellows receive intensive support and supervision in their efforts to develop as a researcher. For detailed information go to http://www.hsrd.houston.med.va.gov/jobopportunities.htm. top

(06/05/08) Core Investigator/ Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Seattle, WA Northwest Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System and the Department of Health Services, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington are jointly recruiting one or more Core Investigators/Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors (regular or research) to pursue health services research. All positions are without tenure by reason of funding. Successful applicants will contribute to health services research as part of a Center of Excellence with 25 MD and PhD investigators and over $8 million in VA and non-VA funding. Center goals are to perform state-of-the-art research, generate new knowledge and research methods, provide high caliber training in health services research, and assist VA policy makers in a rapidly changing health care environment. The Center's research objectives are to provide information to improve the delivery of health services to veterans and to contribute to scientific progress in the field of health services research in three emphasis areas: management of chronic disease in primary and specialty care, preservation of independence in older adults, and evaluation of alternative delivery systems. Applicants must hold a PhD in health services research, social sciences, or related field. Applicants should have training and experience in health services research, exhibit potential for a distinguished record of scholarship, and demonstrate the ability to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. A research focus on one of three areas is preferred: care coordination, i.e., organization and management of patient care activities among participants (including the patient) to facilitate the appropriate delivery of health care services, development and evaluation of approaches to the care of chronically ill elderly including long term care, or psychometric methodology for scale development/validation and survey design/implementation. Successful applicants will be core investigators at the Northwest Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence and eligible to apply for research funding from the extensive VA HSR&D research program as well as other funding sources. Successful applicants may be jointly appointed to the regular or research faculty of the Department of Health Services with opportunities to work with faculty and graduate students at the University of Washington. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. These positions are for a 12-month service period, full-time indefinite term appointments at the VA and are non-tenure track positions at the University of Washington due to source of funding. U.S. citizenship required. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Daniel Kivlahan, PhD Director, Center of Excellence in Substance Abuse Treatment and Education (CESATE) Clinical Coordinator, SUD Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1100 Olive Way Suite 1400 Seattle WA 98101 The Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Washington are affirmative action, equal opportunity employers who are building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. top

(06/03/08) Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Health Services Research - Iowa City, IA Post-doctoral fellowship opportunities are available for psychologists, sociologists, epidemiologists, pharmacists, nurses, and other health services researchers, at the VA Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Center for Research in the Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Practice (CRIISP), Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Fellows will join an interdisciplinary research team comprised of investigators from CRIISP, and the University of Iowa Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Business, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Opportunities for collaboration are available on several ongoing health services and research projects including work examining translation of evidence based practices, patient adherence to medical treatment regimens, and telehealth and chronic disease management interventions. CRIISP was recently funded as a VA HSR&D Center of Excellence and provides a unique infrastructure and a supportive and exciting intellectual environment for fellows to develop into investigators with independent programs of funded research. The funding period is for two years. Applicants should have recently completed their doctoral degree from an accredited program and internship or be eligible for VA research employment. Please contact Bonnie BootsMiller, PhD, (Bonnie.Bootsmiller@va.gov or 319-887-4938) for more information about the position or application procedure. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Iowa are Equal Opportunity Employers, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. top

 

 

 


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