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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow,
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
The Department of Research and
Evaluation (R&E) of Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC)
is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow interested in
infectious disease epidemiology and vaccine safety and
effectiveness.
The
R&E of KPSC conducts high-quality
research involving large, diverse populations, providing
timely evidence to decision-makers and the public. The
research team has expertise and experience in performing a
vast array of infectious disease research, including vaccine
research studies. Studies range from large, multisite
epidemiologic studies on a variety of topics including
antibiotic resistance, hospital infections, tuberculosis,
COVID-19, and vaccine preventable diseases, to Phase IV
vaccine post-licensure observational studies. The research
team works with partners from government, industry, academia,
and other health care systems. Our vaccine research consists
of topics including vaccine safety and effectiveness, vaccines
in special populations (e.g., pregnant women,
immunocompromised individuals), vaccine uptake and compliance
with recommendations, and methodologies for vaccine studies.
Findings from studies guide KPSC clinical care improvement
efforts, as well as immunization policy and regulatory
decisions and provide the public with information regarding
risks and benefits of immunization.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Designs, develops
and directs well-defined research with supervision from a R&E
Research Scientist.
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Prepares grant proposals and
publications independently and collaboratively.
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Provides
consultation and direction to programmer/analysts with regard
to data management and analysis strategies.
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May perform subject
assessments or chart reviews or provide direction to research
support staff performing these tasks.
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Submits abstracts to and presents
papers at national scientific meetings.
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Seeks consultation from research
scientists for specific scientific and administrative issues.
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Participates in R&E department
meetings and projects as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Doctoral degree
(Ph.D., Dr.P.H., M.D., Sc.D.) in epidemiology, preferably in
infectious disease epidemiology, or clinical doctoral degree +
master's degree with formal research training in epidemiology.
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Track record of publication in the
peer-reviewed literature.
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Research experience in infectious
disease epidemiology or vaccine safety and effectiveness.
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Competent in advanced research
methods, including statistical techniques and study design
commonly used in epidemiologic research or related fields.
KPSC is a leading managed health care organization with 4
million members of diverse race/ethnicity living throughout
Southern California. They are attended by over 6,000
physicians practicing in an integrated, pre-paid delivery
system that provides comprehensive health care and
pharmaceutical benefits to members of the non-profit Kaiser
Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals. KPSC has deployed an
extensive clinical information system, including a fully
automated medical record system.
A description of the Department of Research & Evaluation is
available on the web (http://www.kp-scalresearch.org/).
It is the home to nearly 30 doctorally prepared investigators
and over 400 support staff. The Department is located in
Pasadena, a community of 143,000 residents and the home of the
California Institute of Technology, the Rose Bowl, the Jet
Propulsion Lab, and other historical and cultural sites.
Information about the community can be found online at
www.visitpasadena.com. Pasadena is in the San Gabriel
Valley 15 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles in sunny
southern California.
This one-year renewable position
(funding and performance dependent) will provide mentored
experience in field work, proposal development and scientific
publication, designed to prepare the incumbent for a
productive career as an independent researcher.
KPSC is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and offers a
comprehensive compensation package, including employer-paid
medical, dental and coverage for eligible dependents.
Competitive wages, generous paid time-off and a comprehensive
retirement plan are just part of the exceptional benefits
offered to Kaiser Permanente employees.
For
immediate consideration, interested candidates should submit
their letter of interest, CV and references to Dr. Kristi
Reynolds, Director of Epidemiologic Research (email:
allan.slatkin@kp.org) and by
Kaiser Permanente Job Posting 961068 Website (Click Here)
or visit
the Kaiser Permanente job website at
https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/
and search 961068 in the keyword field.
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