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Health Systems Faculty Researcher

Employer
University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Competitive
Date posted
Jun 26, 2017

Degree and area of specialization:

 PhD in Industrial Engineering with specialization in Health Systems Engineering required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Strong candidates for this position will have research expertise and experience in the investigation of work flow, work processes such as Industrial and Systems Engineering, and primary health care research. A proven track record in leading research teams in the conduct of health care and primary care research, primary-specialty care integration, and applied health systems operational improvement would be of benefit to an applicant. This position is available to researchers at the beginning of their career.

 Position Summary:

 The UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) (http://www.fammed.wisc.edu/) seeks a candidate to join a leading family medicine and community health research department as a faculty researcher. This faculty member will have responsibilities that include research, and teaching Health Systems Engineering to various learners including medical students, residents, fellows, engineering and business students, and others in clinical and research settings.

 Principal duties:

The successful candidate will be an integral part of a departmental community health initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic medicine, allied disciplines (e.g. Engineering), the health care delivery system and the community. S/he will join a group of DFMCH faculty who conduct research in focus areas such as alcohol, substance abuse, obesity prevention, complementary and alternative medicine, health care literacy, and the improvement of primary health care services. There are excellent opportunities to collaborate with a group of researchers within the department, across Madison and the UW System Campuses, the State Department of Health Services, and Wisconsin communities through the Department's Statewide Clinical Campus. This includes opportunities to be part of the I-PraCTISE (Improving Primary Care Through Industrial and Systems Engineering; http://www.fammed.wisc.edu/i-practise/) Initiative which is an educational and research collaborative between the UW Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and the Departments of Family Medicine and Community Health, Medicine and Pediatrics; work with the UW Madison Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (https://ictr.wisc.edu) and it's centers: the Collaborative Center for Health Equity (https://ictr.wisc.edu/HealthEquityCenter) and Community Health Connections, (https://ictr.wisc.edu/CHC); and to partner with the Milwaukee Center for Urban and Population Health (http://www.cuph.org/). Extensive resources to support research activities are available through the department and the ICTR Health Innovation Program (https://hip.wisc.edu) as well as the Wisconsin Partnership Program (http://www.med.wisc.edu/wisconsin-partnership-program/main/499).

 The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the research, education, and service missions of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health and the University. He or she will be expected to pursue and secure independent funding and continue/develop a robust research program in collaboration with other DFMCH faculty and scientists or faculty across the University System, as well as leaders from Wisconsin communities. Depending on prior experience, the faculty member will be expected to provide research mentoring to doctoral, post-doctoral students, junior faculty and fellows. The candidate will meet regularly with research team members to develop and submit grant proposals for external funding, oversee grant activities, supervise and participate in data collection and analysis, and examine project results, develop human subjects protocols, collaborate in the preparation and writing of progress reports and publications, and in the presentation of the research project at local, regional and national meetings. The faculty will be expected to participate in professional, public and university service and faculty governance appropriate to the faculty rank and carry leadership responsibilities.

 Additional Information:

 EXPERIENCE and ABILITY

 The University of Wisconsin, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, a leader in family medicine research, is seeking a PhD Researcher with experience in health systems engineering and health care research. Success in work with health systems research and engineering and experience working in or with an academic medical center and primary care settings, or primary-specialty care integration, and applying a work systems design model (such as the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety - SEIPS) to improve clinical care is required. The preferred candidate will excel in effective and positive communication; be able to work collaboratively across the university and the state, as well as independently. S/he should be familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection and analysis and summarizing and publishing research findings. The ideal candidate will be expected to lead their own project, publish extensively and develop new funded research initiatives. Experience in working across disciplinary lines will be highly valued.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion. Minorities & women are encouraged to apply.

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