Research Scientist II (Epidemiology Health Services Research)

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for the position of Research Scientist II to join the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) . As part of this innovative research team, you will design and implement health services and epidemiology-related research, with a particular emphasis on cancer epidemiology and health services research. This is a full-time position based in our regional office located in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. with a hybrid work model .

Reporting to the Director, Research Science , the Research Scientist II will build and lead an independent research portfolio, secure external funding through federal grants, foundations, and industry partnerships, and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. In addition to externally funded research, the Research Scientist may contribute to intramural projects relevant to MAPRI and MAPMG and serve as a consultant and liaison to MAPMG physicians and leadership, applying MAPRI resources to support research initiatives.

You can expect to :

• Prepare grant proposals, internal reports, and peer-reviewed publications independently and collaboratively
• Submit at least one extramurally-funded grant application per year as Principal Investigator (PI) and at least one as co-PI or site-PI, achieving funding for 75-80% of annual effort within five years
• Provide consultation on study design, analysis plans, and interpretation of results to MAPMG physicians, leaders, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States (KPMAS) managers, clinicians, and committees
• Initiate collaboration with external partners, including local, state, and federal agencies, other Kaiser Permanente regions, research networks, and academic or healthcare system partners.
• Publishes one to two first-author papers per year and one to two collaborative papers annually
• Presents research findings (poster or oral) at least one national scientific meetings per year as first author.
• Collaborative with MAPRI teams, data analysts, and project managers to ensure research projects meet timelines and objectives and provide mentorship to MAPMG and KPMAS staff, clinician researchers, and research interns to support research activities
• Provide service to the scientific community through peer reviews (at least two per year) and may serve on expert or grant review panels

What is required :

Competitive Benefits :

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $152,776.24 to $190,970.12 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.