Position: Associate Director, Health Services Researcher, PROVE Center
Focus: Patient-reported outcomes measurement, implementation science, and data science
The Patient-Reported Outcomes, Value, and Experience (PROVE) Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time investigator at the rank of Associate Professor to join in the scientific direction of the Center. The ideal candidate will be an established health services researcher with expertise in patient-reported outcomes research. Expertise in data science, particularly artificial intelligence, and decision support, is highly desirable.
We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated leadership skills who can successfully lead an independent research portfolio while fostering strong collaborative relationships with investigators locally, nationally, and internationally. The candidate will play a key role in the daily operations of the Center, including mentoring early career investigators and trainees. Reporting to the Director, this role will contribute to driving the Center's overall strategic research agenda.
Responsibilities: Lead and expand the Center's primary research initiatives, advancing its mission through impactful research and contributing to its growth by securing sustained extramural funding.Direct and manage an innovative, scientifically rigorous, independent research program at the highest international standards, ensuring a competitive research portfolio.Facilitate and support the research and funding success of the Center's core faculty members, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment.Actively mentor early-career investigators, research fellows, medical students, and other trainees within the Center.Uphold an international reputation by engaging in collaborations, disseminating research at scientific conferences, and producing high-quality, peer-reviewed publications.Serve as a resource for MGB faculty on projects related to PROs, providing expertise in study design, data collection, analysis, and grant writing.Oversee data collection and ensure the integrity and ethical conduct of ongoing Center projects.Cultivate a rich research community dedicated to conducting rigorous and impactful quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research on PROs.Qualifications and Skills: A scientist or clinician-scientist with a PhD, ScD, or equivalent degree in Health Services Research, Data Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a closely related field.A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with a strong track record of serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on federally and non-federally funded research grants.In-depth expertise in the development and implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).Extensive experience working within clinical settings and large health systems, particularly involving the use of large datasets from electronic health records.Advanced knowledge of data science, specifically in the use of artificial intelligence and decision support.Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse groups of researchers, fellows, and trainees.Proven ability to seek and secure funding through effective engagement with funding agencies and stakeholders.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong analytical and logical reasoning abilities.This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that directly impacts patient care and outcomes across a leading health system. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research.
Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Department of Surgery are committed to ensuring our diverse community feels welcome, cared for, and valued. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and patients are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and letter of interest by email to: ******.
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