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Ambulatory Care Service and Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D) at the Durham VA Health Care System are seeking a Clinician-Investigator to join a vibrant group of clinical and health services researchers with cross institution collaborations. All areas of research relevant to primary care are welcome, including health equity, chronic illness management, sex/gender specific care, health promotion and behavior change, and implementation science.
Durham VA Health Care System provides world-class health care to more than 200,000 Veterans living across central and eastern North Carolina. The successful candidate will deliver clinical care and conduct research with the nationally renowned HSR&D Center of Innovation (COIN) to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation. To learn more about ADAPT investigators and resources, please visit our website: Durham Center of Innovation to ADAPT Home
Duke University is a primary clinical and research partner of Durham VA, and the successful candidate may be eligible for a Duke School of Medicine appointment in the relevant clinical department. Durham is known as a great city to live, work, and play, and a destination that offers celebrated arts, dining, sports, and more. World class facilities like the Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and Duke University's Nasher Museum of Art blend with nearly 100 City-owned parks and recreation facilities. For more information see: https://www.discoverdurham.com/
We value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to be an equal opportunity organization that does not discriminate against applicants based on any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.
Beginning salary range is $200,000 - $243,000 per year. VA offers a competitive benefits package. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program.
For additional information on duties, requirements, and how to apply, please visit:
Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2022.
Expected starting salary: $70,853 + benefits (GS11), Full Time
Position Summary: We are a seeking motivated, independent, and experienced candidate for a full-time Research Program Manager position to assist a Principal Investigator (PI) in the VA Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC) with multiple research projects intended to advance the prevention and treatment of common and significant mental health issues and conditions that affect Veterans. Specific projects are related to suicide prevention, women’s mental health, social determinants of health, and reintegrating service members. We are looking for candidates that can work independently to support a research team to achieve project aims and deadlines across multiple projects. The ideal candidates will be highly skilled in project coordination and have advanced knowledge of human subject protections, demonstrated experience with manuscript and grant development, and multiple years of prior experience leading a range of human subjects research studies, across multiple methods.
This position is located at the VA Portland Health Care System’s Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care (CIVIC) (https://www.portlandcoin.research.va.gov/). CIVIC’s mission is to conduct research that empowers veterans to improve their health through engagement in self-care, engagement with VA and non-VA healthcare systems, and engagement in the research process.
The VA HSRD CIVIC is a research center housed at the VA Portland Health Care System with strong ties to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The CIVIC community is committed to developing, fostering, and retaining a diverse workforce. We seek applicants who have experience working with diverse communities and on diverse teams. In addition, we seek candidates who have experience engaging, communicating with, and incorporating perspectives from multiple diverse or underrepresented communities into research.
This study team values individuals at all points in their career trajectories and is committed to fostering the professional growth of its staff. Within our team, we have multiple ongoing projects and collaborations with other investigators that provide opportunities for additional data analysis, data collection, and cross-team experiences to support motivated staff in reaching professional development goals. Within CIVIC, and the broader VA and OHSU communities, there are many opportunities for continuing education and training related to a broad variety of topics. Such opportunities include OHSU Departmental Grand Rounds or larger events, research in progress meetings, CIVIC conferences, analyst drop-in sessions, qualitative forums, funding for participation in external training opportunities (e.g., workshops, conference attendance), and more.
This position is eligible for modified work schedules, a transit pass, as well as paid vacation, sick leave, and a range of healthcare and retirement benefits: https:/www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefits.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is to assist the PI in leading a growing research team conducting multiple studies including clinical trials of behavioral interventions, mixed-methods research, longitudinal surveys, systematic reviews, and big-data projects. Specific duties will depend on qualifications and professional development goals, but may include:
Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred qualifications (beyond minimum):
Telework/remote work
Telework options will be discussed with applicants, but some periodic onsite work will be required.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send both a cover letter and a resume/CV to Katie McDonald, by email at Katie.McDonald@va.gov with the subject line ‘Research program manager.’
Dr. Eric Hermes and the HSR&D Pain Research, Informatics, Multimorbidities, and Education (PRIME) Center at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, is seeking to fill a Project Coordinator position to oversee the management of health services related VA research studies oriented towards virtual care.
Job Details:
Job Description: The Project Coordinator will oversee and coordinate multiple research projects simultaneously, which include multi-site effectiveness and implementation trials as well as pilot trials. Example responsibilities include:
Requirements: Master’s degree in allied health science field with three years of related experience, or a doctorate in an allied health science field with 1 year of related experience. Candidates with degrees in public health, health services research, epidemiology, psychology, health sciences (or related field) and experience in research in healthcare-related settings will be considered. Knowledge and skills in project management, familiarity with IRB and research regulations, and willingness to learn and work collaboratively are required. Experience managing multiple projects and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and virtual meeting platforms preferred. Must be highly motivated, organized, and autonomous with excellent multi-tasking ability and record-keeping, and possess a professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.U.S. citizenship is required.
Contact: Please E-mail a cover letter and resume to Eric Hermes, M.D. (eric.hermes@va.gov).
Job Description: The National Center for PTSD, Women’s Health Sciences Division at VA Boston HealthCare System is seeking up to four full-time Research Assistants for an early summer (June/July) start date. The research assistant(s) will work closely with Principal Investigators and Division staff on research projects related to Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), PTSD treatment and treatment outcome clinical trials, gender differences in traumatic stress exposure and comorbidity with self-destructive behaviors (e.g., self-directed violence, disordered eating, substance use), and health outcomes and stressors unique to women Veterans. Primary responsibilities include conducting telephone and in-person screening sessions, data collection, data analysis, participant recruitment and screening, administrative management of research studies, and assistance in the preparation of grants, presentations, and manuscripts.
Setting: The Women's Health Sciences Division in Boston, MA, specializes in the study of women Veterans and non-Veterans, with a particular focus on understanding gender differences in trauma exposure, trauma and stress in marginalized groups, community violence, and polytrauma psychopathology.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related discipline; research experience. Interest in/experience working with individuals at risk of self-directed violence desired for one of the research technician positions.
Time Commitment: Two years, with the possibility of an extension.
Anticipated Start Date: June-July 2022
How to apply: Please submit:
1) a letter describing your interest in the position and related career goals,
2) a curriculum vita or resume,
3) a current unofficial transcript, and
4) contact information for three references.
This is an ideal position for those intending to apply to graduate school (MA or Ph.D.) in clinical psychology or a related discipline. Opportunities to present at national conferences and contribute to academic publications are available and encouraged.
Application/questions should be submitted to Lauren McSweeney, Ph.D., (lauren.mcsweeney@va.gov). Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.
The Department of Veteran Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is housed in the Research and Development Service located at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Portland Health Care System in Portland, Oregon. The incumbent will serve as a Research Librarian (Health Science Specialist) in the Coordinating Center for the Evidence Synthesis Program (ESP), a national VA Health Services Research and Development Service (HSR&D) research program.
Since 2007, the ESP has focused on improving Veteran health and wellbeing through the production of tailored evidence synthesis products to support the implementation of effective practices. ESP’s high-quality, timely, and innovative syntheses have resulted in positive changes to clinical practice and policy and have informed quality improvement and research-focused initiatives at the national level. The program comprises 4 ESP Centers across the US and a Coordinating Center (CC) located in Portland, Oregon. Center Directors are VA clinicians and recognized leaders in the field of evidence synthesis with close ties to the AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program. The CC manages national program operations, conducts initial scoping and feasibility assessment of systematic review topics nominated to the ESP, and houses the Rapid Response program, which responds to urgent evidence needs through the production of rapid evidence synthesis products (eg, ESP Evidence Briefs).
POSITION DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Research Librarian with the ESP, the incumbent’s primary responsibility is to develop and conduct scientific literature searches on a variety of health services and clinical topics in collaboration with evidence synthesis researchers and subject matter experts. Specific duties for this position include:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter describing interests and qualifications and CV/resume to Nicole Floyd (nicole.floyd@va.gov).
Expected start date is July 2022.
The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to be an equal opportunity organization that does not discriminate against applicants based on any protected class status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion, are encouraged to apply.
The Salisbury VA Medical Center is hiring a full-time Psychology Technician. This position will be part of a dynamic team that supports research activities for all Center studies. This position is based in Salisbury, NC. Ad-hoc telework is available, but this position is not virtual.
Interested applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, and verification of education to Amy.Morris3@va.gov
The Center for Health Care Improvement and Medical Effectiveness (CHIME) at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVA) and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Medicine/Division of General Internal Medicine are looking for highly qualified investigators with expertise in epidemiology, health services/outcomes research, anthropology, implementation science, data science, economic analysis, and/or related fields. Ideal candidates will be mid- or senior-level scientists with productive research programs and independent external funding. Experience working in VA settings and/or using data from VA electronic health records is desirable.
We are looking for candidates that have:
SFVA has the largest medical research program in the national VA system, with $75 million in annual research expenditures. CHIME (https://chime.ucsf.edu) is a multidisciplinary collaboration hub where VA investigators, UCSF faculty, and postdoctoral fellows use data analytics, health services research, and implementation science to improve health. SFVA and UCSF are committed to achieving excellence through diversity.
Candidates can learn more about the position here: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF03703
The VA Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D) Center for Information Dissemination and Education Resources (CIDER) is recruiting a web programmer with strong database skills. This full-time position is with a national program responsible for the technical development and maintenance of a database and website that support reporting of research and compliance-related processes for HSR&D.
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Web Programmer will:
Qualifications/Requirements:
Other Information
Full-time position
Location: Seattle, Washington
Salary: $70K - $100K plus benefits depending on education and experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send a cover letter and resume to: jane.altemose@va.gov . Open until filled.
The VA Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D) Center for Information Dissemination and Education Resources (CIDER) is recruiting a programmer with database administration and application development experience, a strong understanding of web-based interfaces, and experience programming in a research environment. This full-time position is with a national program responsible for the technical development and maintenance of a database and website that support reporting of research and compliance-related processes for HSR&D.
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Research Specialist will:
Qualifications/Requirements:
Other Information
Full-time position
Location: Seattle, Washington
Salary: $70K - $100K plus benefits depending on education and experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send a cover letter and resume to: jane.altemose@va.gov. Open until filled.