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Faculty Position - Data Science, Informatics and Analytics

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine are searching for individuals with expertise in advanced analytics, computer science and informatics. We wish to recruit a junior investigator interested applying methods such as predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, data science, and natural language processing to design and test health care delivery system innovations. This individual will hold an academic appointment as an instructor or assistant professor in the James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence and become part of a team focused on the application of these methods in pediatric gastroenterology. The role is anticipated to include independent research to advance in their respective field, as well as working across divisions to collaborate with improvers, innovators, and researchers to advance knowledge about how to use advanced analytics to improve the health of individuals and populations. This position may include joint appointments in the Divisions of Gastroenterology, Biomedical Informatics, and/or Data Management, Biostatistics and Epidemiology.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of the largest children's hospitals in the U.S. It currently ranks 3rd nationally for pediatric programs in NIH-funded grant support. Cincinnati Children's has been committed to transformational quality improvement. Our journey has had a profound impact on the health of children locally and globally. The James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence was created in 2010 to serve as a catalyst for improving child health. Named in honor of the institution's former CEO, the Anderson Center shares ideas, knowledge, and data transparently and collaborates extensively, to accelerate the reach and pace of improvement, innovation and research. We harness the power of improvement science to accelerate change and support the development of leaders to help catalyze transformation of healthcare services and their impact on populations of children and adolescents.

Successful candidates will have a PhD, a record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications, and evidence of the ability to attract extramural funding. Preference will be given to candidates with creativity, independence, and high motivation; experience in managing innovation and analytics initiatives, collaborating with faculty, trainees, and research staff; and proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should email a curriculum vita and a letter of interest to:

Deborah Mancini, HR Consultant, James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor - Research
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To conduct research both independently and collaboratively. To participate in teaching; training; scholarly activities and/or service/administration. Responsible for initiating; soliciting; and coordinating well-designed research projects that have potential for external funding. May participate in activities to plan; direct; implement; coordinate and improve services and technical operations within the research activities of the organization. To work with Scientific Directors and colleagues to maximize the function of the organization's scientists and clinician-scientists. To provide; communicate and implement strategic; operational and programmatic plans and policies to achieve the mission; vision and values of Cincinnati Children's.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

???Research, Teaching and/or Training:
Conduct research both independently and collaboratively that is often dependent upon or associated with other ongoing research projects, or is service related. Ensure that all research functions operate at the highest level of quality, while maintaining fiscal soundness. Participate in collaborative research projects through interactions with researchers as well as individuals from other divisions/departments. Participate in mentoring graduate students, post-doctoral and research fellows, residents, and students to be involved in functions related to the research mission. Contributes to research and teaching including: serving as a teacher, role model and mentor internally; participate in the development and direction of research and/or educational program at the division, department or system level. Complete evaluations for students, residents and peers. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Enhance professional knowledge by attending seminars and professional meetings. Implement knowledge into research.

???Service and/or Administration:
Lead the integration of existing programs and development & growth of a major initiative of the assigned department and/or program. Lead program development for service and/or administration as evidenced by contributions including: leadership role in the development of innovative programs for research and/or patient care of educational purposes; significant leadership role in the direction of an academic division; leadership role in the medical center or university; leadership role in regional & national professional societies, program committees and governing boards. Lead the development of departmental policies, procedures & standards. Serve as a role model of effective interpersonal & intrapersonal relationships & encourage team concepts. Develop & guide the implementation of long & short term goals & objectives & ensure that they are aligned to the Division & medical center strategic objectives. Serve in a leadership role in the Institute or medical center. Participate as a member of the leadership team in developing consensus in the various programs, approaches, issues & new initiatives within the Department.

???Scholarly Activity:
Demonstrates on-going commitment to and participates in scholarly activities at an advanced level as evidenced by: publication of original research investigation, educational research, clinical observations, reviews, chapters or books; leadership role in research trials, and/or research investigations; membership on editorial boards or editorship of textbooks or journals. Applies advanced training in research methods to design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty. Develop research programs in area of clinical specialty. Demonstrate effectiveness in securing grant funding of research initiatives and programs mentors and assist other faculty in grantsmanship. Develop and growth of new externally funded research initiatives. Develop a program that receives extramural support in the form of major grants from the National Institutes of Health or other sources.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

???PhD degree in a related scientific or research field
???Three years related experience in research field research and/or Lab experience assisting with the preparation of data for presentation at scientific meetings
???Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required

Preferred:

Unique Skills:

???Interpersonal Communication
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

???Diversity
Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.

???Analytical Ability
Analytical ability required to evaluate data, and make judgments with regard to medical/surgical, and clinical research material.

???Organization/Prioritization
Possess organization and prioritization abilities.

???Methodology
Knowledge of research methodology, practice specialty, growth and development, family centered care, pathophysiology and/or pharmacology.

???Professionalism
Organizational ability to work effectively within a highly matrixed and complex medical center. Possesses expert knowledge and experience of medical specialty.