Research Post Doctoral Fellow

Kaiser Permanente

$95K — $123K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completed MD or PhD in public health, epidemiology, or related field within the last two years.
  • Proficiency in survey research methodology and research study design.
  • Ability to interpret qualitative data and apply findings.
  • Experience with PC-based and mainframe computer applications.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and basic biostatistics.

Responsibilities

  • Support defined research tasks with minimal oversight from senior scientists.
  • Draft grant proposals, reports, and publications for peer review.
  • Contribute to study design and analysis plans in collaboration with senior scientists.
  • Consult with governmental agencies and other institutions as needed.
  • Prepare and present findings at national meetings and for journal publication.

Benefits

  • Full-time flexible work location policy allowing remote work options.
  • Opportunity to gain research experience under experienced scientists.
  • Engagement in significant public health studies related to child and young adult health.
  • Publication opportunities in respected scientific journals and presentations at conferences.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
A two to three year position appointment which involves full-time research under the supervision of a Research Scientists/Biostatistician I, II, or III. The Fellow is expected to publish; assist in research development; and serve as a Research Fellow on multiple on-going efforts for the hiring Senior Scientist.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Supports well-defined research with minimal supervision from the DOR Research Scientist I, II or III. Prepares draft grant proposals, internal reports and publications independently and collaboratively for review by Senior Scientist. Provides input towards study design, develops analysis plans and interpretation of study results for review of Senior Scientist; may include presentation to TPMG, KFH/P managers and committees. May work with Senior Scientist to consult with local, state and national voluntary and governmental agencies, or with scientists at other institutions. May provide consultation and direction to programmer analysts with regard to data management and analysis strategies. Prepares and presents abstracts and papers at national scientific meetings and for publication in scientific journals; Seeks consultation from senior scientists for specific scientific and administrative issues.
  • Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Secondary Functions:
  • This is for 1-2 years. Continuation is contingent upon contract/grant funding.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • N/A
Education
  • Must have completed a MD or PhD in public health, epidemiology, or related field required within two (2) years.
License, Certification, Registration
  • N/A
Additional Requirements:
  • Proven proficiency in survey research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing and qualitative data interpretation and application.
  • Proven proficiency in computer applications in PC-based and mainframe environments.
  • Must be able to create reports, review charts, construct questionnaires, interpret data, and interview participants.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and basic biostatistics.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Child/young adult health, disparities, diabetes research; 4 1st author papers; advanced statistical analysis in R preferred.


Primary Location: California,Pleasanton,Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building B
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Oakland Reg - 2000 Broadway - RI Medical Records_Recharge - 0201
Pay Range: $95400 - $123420 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

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