Assistant Scientist (Ph.D) - Institute for Health Equity Research

$58,661 - $70,000/Yr

Mount Sinai Health System - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Institute for Health Equity Research (IHER) is seeking a skilled Assistant Scientist to join our dynamic research team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, obtaining funding for, and directing research projects that align with IHER's mission and scientific priorities. The successful candidate will lead and support innovative research aimed at achieving health equity, employing a variety of tools and methods to understand and eliminate health disparities. IHER's mission is to unite diverse collaborators across various communities, sectors, and scientific disciplines to generate evidence and innovate solutions that drive equity in health and health care. Our work is guided by four core areas: health care delivery science, community engagement, data and research, and research workforce. Each core area encompasses multiple projects and initiatives led by our multidisciplinary team of nationally renowned health equity researchers. This multi-pronged approach enables IHER to conduct clinical, translational, and health services science that transforms practice and policy in a comprehensive and enduring manner. As an Assistant Scientist, you will conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures related to health equity science, analyze data, and present findings. You will participate in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical and health services-related research, develop methods and research tools, and explore areas of interest to define the scope and selection of problems for investigation. Additionally, you will prepare manuscripts and dissemination materials, develop new proposals for research, and collaborate with IHER investigators and various stakeholders. This role may also involve mentoring data analysts, students, and interns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures related to health equity science, analyzing data and presenting findings.
• Participates in the design, conduct and analysis of clinical and health services related research.
• Develops methods and designs research tools and techniques.
• Explores research area of interest, and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and methodology for evaluating results.
• Prepares manuscripts and other dissemination materials, including text writing, tables, figures, and supplementary material preparation, as well as oversees submission and publication processes.
• Develops new proposals for research and obtains support for new and/or continuing research activities.
• Makes decisions and recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities.
• Collaborates with IHER investigators, internal and external partners, including academic, community and industry stakeholders.
• May mentor data analysts, students and interns as needed.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in health services research, implementation and improvement science, systems science, epidemiology, public health, nursing, psychology or related field.
• Two years experience conducting health equity research, including working with large databases, survey data, electronic medical records and/or health systems data.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to design and conduct culturally sensitive research with diverse communities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to health equity science and promoting diversity in research.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with grant writing and funding acquisition.
• Familiarity with statistical software and data analysis tools.
• Experience in mentoring or teaching.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $58,661.00 - $70,000.00 annually based on experience and education.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Access to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Participation in innovative health equity research projects.