Physician Research Investigator

HealthPartners Institute is seeking a full-time Physician Research Investigator (0.8 FTE – 1.0 FTE) with both clinical and research experience relevant to the study of chronic disease in adult populations. Areas of focus may include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic diseases prevalent in adults. Eligible candidates may bring expertise in a range of study designs including observational or interventional studies. Candidates with prior experience in health services research, clinical decision support, or implementation science are encouraged to apply. Research Investigators at HealthPartners Institute may obtain or maintain external academic appointments. Eligible candidates are encouraged to practice part-time within the HealthPartners Medical group depending on practice interest and availability (up to 40% of Total FTE could be clinical work). For more information on HealthPartners Institute, go to www.healthpartners.com/institute/research. At HealthPartners Institute, Researcher Investigators are expected to support and develop externally funded research programs, conduct nationally and internationally recognized scholarly clinical or health services research, and collaborate with other investigators, clinicians, and leaders to improve health outcomes and care delivery. Successful candidate(s) will be accountable for conceptualizing and designing research projects, leading, and collaborating on such projects, and disseminating research results through presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Service on committees and participation in scientific peer-review processes are also expected. HealthPartners Institute Research Investigators are primarily supported through grants and contracts from external sources, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

Required Qualifications: MD/DO or equivalent degree and clinical experience in internal medicine, family medicine, hospital medicine, preventive medicine, or a related discipline Early to mid-career investigator with demonstrated leadership skills and potential to lead active portfolio of externally funded research. Prior history as first author of scholarly peer-reviewed publications Experience authoring research proposals. Methodologic expertise in qualitative or quantitative approaches Strong people skills Strong oral and written communication skills Current Minnesota or Wisconsin Medical license or eligible for MN or WI medical license, based on active medical license in another state and in good standing. Preferred Qualifications: PhD or master’s degree in public health or similar formal training in research methodology Demonstrated history of successful collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams 3+ years of health care research experience Experience working with electronic health records or other health care data.