Assistant Research Scientist - Dissemination and Implementation

About Sanford

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Responsibilities

• This important role requires a doctorate degree, preferably in occupational safety and health, social sciences, public health, family studies, or related field.
• Additional experience in translational sciences and formal D&I projects is valuable Summary Assistant Research Scientist plans, coordinates, implements and conducts independent scientific research.
• Research would include but is not limited to complex laboratory testing, experiments, epidemiological/data driven research, health services research, field research, and analysis following established protocols.
• Job Description Analyzes and evaluates findings.
• Organizes and conceptualizes ideas leading to proposals.
• Writes technical summaries and publications or co-authors.
• Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results.
• Applies for smaller/regional grants aligned with expertise and in support of other research programmatic needs across the research enterprise.
• High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives.
• Possesses ability to implement experiments and other complex study designs in the subject discipline with the ability to trouble shoot issues.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline required.
• Possesses ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training.
• Possesses knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis.
• Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team.
• Required publications and funding upon appointment is minimal.
• Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.
• Minimum of three years post-doctoral experience in related subject field of study.
• Equivalent to Instructor.
• Selected from national applicant pool or known to be nationally competitive.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00 Union Position: No Department Details The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for dissemination and implementation (D&I) research on behalf of the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, a CDC-NIOSH funded center of excellence within Sanford's National Farm Medicine Center.

Sanford Research is a multi-site institution and occasional local travel between sites may be required.

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