Health Outcomes Researcher

Summary of Position:

The Health Outcomes Researcher is essential for providing deep insights into human behavior, experiences, and interactions within the healthcare system and associated interventions, ultimately contributing to the development of effective strategies and policies to improve health. The Health Outcomes Researcher will consult on various projects across the Center for Learning Health System Sciences, providing advanced analytical and technical skills for furthering health services research findings and associated clinical implementations.

The ideal candidate for this position will be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy in data collection and analysis; ethically minded; collaborative with various stakeholders, and adaptable to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing research needs. Problems encountered are varied and typically involve integrative solutions and substantial planning to align resources, technologies and processes to resolve. Decisions are guided by understanding best practices and thinking creatively when no alternative is available. Responsible for daily operational decisions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

75%: Conduct health outcomes research

• Study Design and Implementation
  • Plan and conduct research studies focusing on healthcare access, quality, costs, and outcomes to solve real-world healthcare delivery challenges.
  • Incorporate patient partners in the development and evaluation of the research.
  • Understand existing knowledge related to research topics through literature review and consultation with the Evidence Synthesis program.
  • Guides study design development with requesters to establish clear project scope and methods design to collect and analyze relevant data.
  • Develops innovative strategies and interventions to address problems and improve implementation and evaluation of research studies.
  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to implement findings into practice.
• Data Collection
  • Use methods such as interviews, focus groups, observations, and surveys to gather qualitative and quantitative data from patients, healthcare providers, and other relevant participants.
  • Interface with Fairview IT and CLHSS data analytics team to facilitate data requirements and manage data reporting.
• Data Analysis
  • Analyze collected data to uncover patterns, trends, and insights using qualitative techniques and statistical and analytical software tools.
• Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards, particularly regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.

15%: Dissemination of research results

• Write detailed reports including publications and present findings to collaborators, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and other researchers, to establish significance to the area of research.

10%: CLHSS Research Operations

• Support the strategic development for CLHSS scope and goals of pragmatic trials and qualitative research projects and related domains
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of developments and methodologies in health outcomes and health services research domains.
• Support other research and project staff to meet deadlines.
• Other tasks as assigned

Work Arrangements:

This position follows UMN Work. With Flexibility. guidelines. Currently, the position will be primarily working from home. There may be occasional needs to be on campus and over time there may be a need to set a regular schedule for a few days on campus each week. Work hours should follow a regular schedule between 7-5, M-F.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree with one or more years of research training
• Familiarity with a range of qualitative methodologies and applied research theoretical frameworks
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience collecting data, such as conducting interviews and/or focus groups, or working with electronic health record data
• Experience developing interview guides, focus group guides, and observational notes
• Experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti)
• Experience with clinical and/or translational research and regulatory policies (e.g. IRB, FDA)
• Ability to work independently, as a part of a team, and with changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills for research dissemination
• Proficient with Google and Microsoft Office suite.
• Commitment to positive team dynamics, client satisfaction, and creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with implementation science frameworks
• Experience at the University of Minnesota
• Healthcare subject matter expertise or experience working in a healthcare system
• Experience working on federally funded projects
• HIPAA & CITI Training
• Proactive, self-starting work ethic

The Center for Learning Health System Sciences is a one-of-a-kind partnership between the Medical School and School of Public Health with a goal to decrease the time it takes for science to make it from the lab to the clinic in pursuit of better health outcomes for the patients we serve. CLHSS is composed of a core and five programs spanning the data-knowledge-practice LHS lifecycle including evidence synthesis, pragmatic trials, digital health, and data democratization and model development. CLHSS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its staffing, operations, and research. Learn more about the center by visiting: med.umn.edu/clhss

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Work Location: Hybrid; as required per in-person events and activities (likely a few times per month)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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