Department:85043 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Social Sciences
Status:Full time
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Hours Per Week:40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:Monday - Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Pay Range:$33.05 - $49.60
The Program in Health Services Research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated
Health Services Researcher / Research Data Analyst to join a multidisciplinary team conducting innovative research focused on healthcare policy, health services delivery, clinical interventions, and health equity.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to studies that evaluate the effectiveness, value, and outcomes of healthcare programs and policies, with a strong emphasis on reducing health disparities and improving care for underserved populations. The successful candidate will collaborate with investigators across health services research, health economics, medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, and population health on a diverse portfolio of federally and foundation-funded projects.
Research activities involve working with large administrative and clinical datasets, including Medicare, Medicaid, MarketScan, AHRQ, CDC data sources, and electronic health records. The role provides opportunities to apply advanced statistical and econometric methods to address high-impact questions related to healthcare delivery, quality, outcomes, utilization, and policy.
Key Responsibilities- Analyze large healthcare datasets using advanced quantitative methods.
- Support study design, data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings.
- Conduct research using administrative claims, electronic health records, and national survey data.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators on funded research projects.
- Contribute to scientific manuscripts, presentations, grant applications, and technical reports.
- Assist with the development and implementation of research protocols and analytic plans.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with healthcare claims, clinical datasets, or population health data.
- Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, Stata, Python, or SQL.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in healthcare policy, health equity, and health outcomes research.
Physical Requirements- Work occurs in an office environment using office equipment (computers, copiers, etc.).
- This position requires extended periods of sitting and working at the computer. Overtime will occasionally be necessary.
Education, Experience and Certifications- Master's degree in health policy, Survey Research, Epidemiology, Sociology, Economics, or another health-related research field required.
- 3 years professional experience in public health or healthcare related field required.
- Experience working in observational research and utilizing computers and databases to conduct analyses and interpretation of evaluation and outcome studies required.
Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
