Research Fellow - Human Factors - MEDSTAR HEALTH | Washington, DC

Research Fellow - Human Factors

MEDSTAR HEALTH - 3.5 Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off

Qualifications

Medicine
Doctoral degree
Research
Master's degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Organizational skills
Data collection
Communication skills

Full Job Description

General Summary of Position
Human Factors Center Description

Located in Washington, D.C., the MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare was founded in 2010 within the MedStar Institute for Innovation (MI2) and moved to its new organizational home in the MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI) in 2020. Working in close collaboration with MI2, MHRI, and the MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety, the Center is the nation’s largest human factors program embedded within a healthcare delivery system. Through applied research, usability, safety advisement, and education, the MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors is dedicated to the scientific study of how humans think, work, and interact within the healthcare environment. The Center’s research is translated into clinical practice to improve workflow, efficiency, safety, and technology.

Research Fellow Job Summary

As a researcher at the MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI), this position is a critical part of the successful team of researchers executing current research activities in healthcare delivery. The Research Fellow will support the development and execution of the portfolio of human factors research by developing a research workstream with sustainability that includes close coordination and alignment with current research activities and clinical operations. The Research Fellow will support research studies in human factors engineering (industrial engineering, cognitive psychology, health services research) including: identifying external funding opportunities; contributing to business development and writing proposals; identifying partners and collaborative opportunities; conducting research projects through all stages of research study design, data collection, and management, analysis and report writing; disseminating findings; and mentoring junior scientific staff. They will support the design, implementation, and evaluation of human factors research studies which may include a broad range of approaches including observational studies, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, implementation studies (pilot, RCT, etc.), simulation aimed at improving healthcare systems, clinical performance, and patient outcomes. Research fellows work closely with mid-career and senior investigators through close mentoring relationships, early career investigator training, and practical research experience that allow fellows to gain exposure and experience across multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent terminal degree required, or Master's degree with equivalent experience in a related field required

Experience

Experience with research methods preferred
Previous experience in healthcare preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication and organizational skills are expected.
Ability to write and publish in academic journals.
Must be highly motivated, dedicated individual, capable of working both independently and on various team projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Consistently demonstrates support for compliance in the performance of job duties and responsibilities by a) developing and maintaining knowledge of, and performing job functions in compliance with, rules, regulations, policies, and statutes that affect his/her job; b) maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with MedStar Health and MedStar Health Research Institute policies and procedures; and c) reporting compliance concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.
Develops a rigorous research project with mentor focused on a specific area of study.
Effectively disseminates research through journal publications, conference papers, presentations, and other methods.
Engages in research funding activities including participating in proposal writing efforts, leading the submission of research proposals, and identifying other funding opportunities.
Establishes at least one area of core area of expertise that contributes to research and operational impact.
Attends research lectures and clinical conferences as appropriate.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

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Research Fellow - Human Factors - MEDSTAR HEALTH | Washington, DC

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