Position/Rank
Health Services Researcher / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department
00849 - Pediatric Cardiology
Track
Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin
FY18 (July 1, 2017 or later)
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 the understanding how people access healthcare, how much care costs, and how care delivery impacts patients. 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.; research expertise in Population Health, Health Services and Comparative Effectiveness Research or other relevant disciplines; a track record of high impact peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant funding; and an established or emerging record of academic excellence in Health Services Research. Experience in the field of Clinical Epidemiology is strongly preferred. 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 given an Adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Population Health Sciences.

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/61467. 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 Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The University of Utah HSC 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 the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

EEO/Diversity 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"). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University's Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date
03/09/2017
Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN01654F
Type
Faculty


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