Senior Research Investigator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Lead descriptive and causal analyses for research studies focused on health services.

• Transition projects from data collection to publication stages.

• Assist principal investigator(s) in the design, development, and execution of analyses.

• Prepare and finalize manuscripts and grant proposals.

• Present research findings to diverse audiences.

• Conduct analyses utilizing Medicare claims, OASIS, and other extensive administrative datasets.

• Oversee data management, documentation, and reproducible code practices.

• Ensure adherence to CMS data use agreements and IRB regulations.

• Facilitate feasibility studies while evaluating viability, efficiency, timelines, and study design.

• Compose methods sections for manuscripts and incorporate feedback effectively.

• Contribute to grant applications and perform literature reviews.

• Provide support and training for research staff.

• Formulate statistical analysis plans.

• Coordinate analytic efforts across projects for 1–2 principal investigators.

• Supervise and mentor post-doctoral and pre-doctoral fellows.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Doctor of Medicine or a Doctor of Philosophy degree is required.

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is necessary.

• Background checks may be conducted following a conditional job offer.

• This position is contingent upon available funding.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Tuition assistance available for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions.

• Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans offered.

• Investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Generous time off for vacations, personal matters, family needs, and health-related issues.

• Long-term care insurance provided.

• Access to wellness and work-life balance programs and resources.

• Resources for professional and personal development.

• Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, museums, and cultural and recreational activities.

• Discounts and special services for arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, vehicles, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.

• Flexible work arrangements and non-traditional hours, locations, and job structures are available.

• Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees.

• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, applicable for up to two adoptions within the household.