Job Description - Research Scientist (3315826)
Position: Research Scientist, West Health Accelerator
The West Health Accelerator (WHA) at Mass General Brigham, in collaboration with the Center for Aging and Serious Illness at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and the Mass General Brigham (MGB) health system, is seeking a full-time investigator to facilitate the research direction of the WHA at MGB. The ideal candidate will be a health services research professional with expertise in implementation science. Potential candidates will be PhD (or equivalent) investigators with scholarly expertise in health services research and/or one or more of its many constituent fields, such as health policy, psychology, anthropology, sociology, statistics, economics, and related areas. Expertise in geriatrics and inpatient program evaluation is highly desirable.
The WHA Program will expand the Superior Treatment of Elders Pathway (STEP) from the Center for Geriatric Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital to nine hospitals in the MGB system and package the learnings into a scalable national model. The Research Scientist will be responsible for leading the evaluation of STEP expansion, including both implementation science and effectiveness evaluation.
Reporting to the WHA co-Director and the Director of the Center for Aging and Serious Illness at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), this role will drive the WHA’s research agenda to determine acceptability, feasibility, and sustainability of implementing the STEP pathway across MGB hospitals. The candidate will contribute to driving the Center’s overall strategic research agenda and be expected to actively engage in the development and execution of research initiatives in collaboration with the Center for Geriatric Surgery, as well as other related departments across the health system. This position will also be expected to foster collaborative relationships with WHA stakeholders including West Health leadership, the WHA co-directors, content leaders, and staff, the Center for Surgery and Public Health (CSPH) and The Patient-Reported Outcomes, Value and Experience (PROVE) Center. Housed within the Center or Aging and Serious Illness at MGH, this Research Scientist will have access to robust research infrastructure, including support staff, mentorship, software, and institutional resources. The role will require frequent collaboration with teams at BWH, including in-person meetings.
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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 interests complement and enhance our existing strengths. Applications will be evaluated regarding the applicant’s record of scholarly activity and the relevance of their research. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
If you’re excited about the position but don’t meet all the qualifications listed above, please apply anyway! The West Health Accelerator at MGB is committed to fostering an environment founded in principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Please attach a cover letter to your application submission. The cover letter should express your interest in the position and highlight how your education, training, skillset, and/or professional experience have prepared you for this role.
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