The PhD Research Associate is responsible for developing impactful, sustainable research program in collaboration with core faculty, residents, and hospital network to advance knowledge and implementation of practices especially pertaining to acute emergent conditions particularly in vulnerable populations. The position applies expertise in implementation science, epidemiology, biostatistics, emergency and health policy, health education and related fields to generate evidence that informs clinical decisions in emergency medicine and improves health outcomes in emergency services.

The IES Research Institute is an academic research division embedded within the Emergency Medicine Department at John Peter Smith (JPS) Health Network, a public safety-net health system with a 3-year emergency medicine residency program. The goal of the Institute is to develop and support scholarly activity, research, and grants to improve health outcomes and healthcare delivery for vulnerable emergency medicine populations through discovery and innovation. We use a team science approach and prioritize research that informs practice. We are a growing group supporting 15 core faculty members, a 3-year residency program with 45 residents, and fellowships in administration, academics, emergency ultrasonography, and street medicine, among others.

We are interested in applications from candidates with expertise and interest in:

• Research education for faculty, residents, and medical students
• Implementation, outcome, epidemiology research
• Scientific writing, editing, and publication skills
• Grant development, application, and administration skills
• Integrated research projects with multidisciplinary specialties and settings
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Emergency medicine / internal medicine / public health clinical research

• Responsible for developing research projects in collaboration with faculty members as well as projects of interest aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Integrative Emergency Services.
• Designs, leads, and manages independent and collaborative research projects that align with the mission of IES and the needs of emergency medicine populations.
• Develops research in collaboration with core faculty and subject matter experts
• Develops study design and identifies data sources to address research aims
• Develops data collection mechanisms to address research aims
• Analyzes data to generate novel results in collaboration with core faculty members, biostatisticians, and other content experts
• Prepares abstracts, manuscripts, protocols, and funding proposals
• Provides research opportunities to core faculty, residents, trainees, and students
• Identifies and implements approaches to improve emergency healthcare services
• Remains current with published literature, fosters innovation and participates in resident and faculty journal clubs
• Mentors and supports faculty, residents, and students in research methodology, statistical analysis, and scholarly writing
• Contributes to research education and training sessions
• Leads or supports grant writing efforts, including federal, foundation, and institutional grant applications

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically and utilize problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, work environment.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, particularly with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong information technology literacy, including Microsoft package, spreadsheets, databases, and internet research ability.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to drive and implement strategy and rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to implement clinical management and improvement initiatives through structured programs and processes.
• Ability to train using a variety of different methods.
• Ability to build effective relationships and embrace change.
• Demonstrated diplomacy, tact, and a professional demeanor.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain focus and balance multiple conflicting priorities while under pressure.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to use discretion appropriately and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Possess analysis, supervision, and prioritization abilities.

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, health policy, or related field from an accredited university
• Minimum three (3) years of applied research experience
• Sound knowledge of procedures and regulations specific to the conduct of Emergency Medicine research and implementation programs; thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and FDA guidance

• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

• Primarily office-based within a hospital environment with regular work in clinical environments, including Emergency Department settings as needed for collaboration or project execution
• Exposure to a range of healthcare environments with varying noise levels
• Work is generally performed in a low-noise office environment but may involve clinical site visits and interactions with healthcare staff and patients
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

The company is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants of any age, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status will receive equal consideration for positions. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities and believe that the unique experiences of our team drive our success.