Sr. Dental Research Scientist (Part Time)

Nicklaus Children's Health System - Miami, FL

Part-time - Senior

Miami, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Sr. Dental Research Scientist will play a pivotal role in shaping the research vision and program expansion within the organization. This part-time position is designed for an experienced professional who will lead innovative research initiatives that align with the Health System's mission. The primary focus will be on improving oral health care, particularly for underserved populations, by expanding key academic collaborations across the country. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and pursuing relevant grants to support these initiatives, thereby advancing the organization's research agenda. In this role, the Sr. Dental Research Scientist will manage and mentor a research team, including Attendings and Residents, fostering an environment of growth and development. The position requires a strong emphasis on project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, as the scientist will be expected to oversee the writing of clinical protocols and the conduction of trials. Additionally, the role involves managing and analyzing incoming data, providing presentations and reports to leadership, and offering epidemiological and statistical support for various research projects. The candidate will also be responsible for monitoring research trials, ensuring that all related documents are completed, and interpreting results to share with leadership and the clinical team. This position will require collaboration with both internal and external teams, managing research collaborations, data sharing contracts, and quality improvement projects. The Sr. Dental Research Scientist will act as a liaison in academic dental investigations, providing medical expertise to investigators and assisting pediatric Dental Attendings and Residents with their research studies. Furthermore, the role supports the teaching mission of the dental department and other departments as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the writing of clinical protocols and conduction of trials.
• Manage and analyze incoming data; provide presentations and reports to Leadership.
• Provide epidemiological and statistical support for research projects, clinical protocols, and clinical development plans.
• Monitor and directly participate in research trials and development; ensure documents related to research trials are completed.
• Interpret research trials and development results and share findings with Leadership and clinical team.
• Manage grant preparation, submission, abstract, and article writing related to the Dental Department.
• Assist with conference preparation and presentations along with travel as needed.
• Manage research collaborations, data sharing contracts, and quality improvement projects with internal and external teams.
• Act as a liaison and lead in academic dental investigation; provide medical expertise to investigators and clinical team.
• Assist pediatric Dental Attendings and Residents with research studies.
• Monitor research development and ensure residents' projects are completed on a timely basis.
• Support the teaching mission of the dental department and other departments as necessary.

Requirements

• PhD, DrPH, or ScD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Healthcare Services Research.
• 8 years of relevant experience including research in dental public health, health services, population health, healthcare inequality, oral health disparities, or related fields.
• Experience with grant writing.
• Prior record of publications experience.
• Ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise with SAS, SPSS, ArcGIS, Power and Sample Calculators, and conducting analyses.
• Successful collaborations with outside organizations.
• Strong in idea leadership and has a track record of publications and grants.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; strong facilitation skills; excellent listener.
• Empathetic to individuals' concerns and directs necessary follow-up actions.
• High integrity, honesty, and promoting trust in all actions.
• Ability to handle changing timelines and priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.