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Health Services Researcher

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank Health Services Researcher / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department 00849 - Pediatric Cardiology
City
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin 2018 - start date is negotiable
Details

The Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Utah has an immediate opening for a Health Services Researcher. This is an incredible opportunity to join a collegial academic environment and to collaborate with an outstanding group of clinical researchers, clinicians and health system leaders to effect meaningful change in care delivery.

The Health Services Researcher will collaborate with clinical researchers, clinicians and health system leaders to effect meaningful change in care delivery. The research focus will be on understanding access to healthcare, health care costs, and how care delivery impacts patients and families in the field of pediatric and adult congenital heart disease. We are particularly interested in individuals with interests in patient reported outcomes, health services delivery, and advanced methodologies for observational studies. The Researcher will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic integrated clinical faculty in the Pediatric Cardiology Heart Center and colleagues with similar interests in health services research.

Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D.; successful candidates will have research expertise/training in outcomes research, population health, health services, comparative effectiveness research, epidemiology, decision science or other relevant disciplines. Preference will be given to those with a track record of high impact peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant funding, or junior faculty with an emerging record of academic excellence. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Research or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications, and will also be eligible for an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Population Health Sciences. While the position is currently open, the start date is negotiable.

The University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers an education loan repayment program, in addition to a faculty development and mentoring program designed to help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.

Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera and museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, a picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities.

Interested individuals can apply at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/71543. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Lloyd Tani, M.D., Division Chief, at lloyd.tani@hsc.utah.edu.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 12/05/2017
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01896F
Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a PhD?
    • yes
    • no
  2. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission