Career opportunities
Are you looking for a meaningful and challenging career that serves to benefit others? At Group Health Research Institute (GHRI), our research is making a difference in health care worldwide. We're finding answers to universal health care questions that people struggle with every day.
We are seeking talented professionals to join us in our pursuit of improved health care services. The careers listed below are select positions now available.
- Biostatistics
- Programming
- Postdoctoral Fellowships
Biostatistician I
Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) is seeking two entry- to mid-level biostatisticians interested in applying modern statistical methods to public health data in an interdisciplinary academic research environment.
The biostatisticians will collaborate with epidemiology, health services, and physician researchers in a variety of areas including breast cancer, aging and dementia, women's health, behavioral health, pharmaco-epidemiology, and/or health informatics. One position will be focused on breast cancer research.
Wide opportunity for collaboration with other biostatisticians, including involvement in statistical methods research, is available. The position includes the opportunity for promotion to intermediate and senior levels.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Conducting statistical analyses and data management for research projects.
- Consulting with non-biostatistician investigators.
- Assisting in the development of new studies.
- Disseminating research.
- Further developing statistical skills.
An entry level biostatistician at GHRI typically completes these tasks with some assistance from other biostatisticians, with an emphasis on statistical analysis and data management. Progression through the career ladder occurs with both increasing skills and independence.
- Statistical analysis tasks include writing and executing statistical programs, summarizing and interpreting the results of these analyses both verbally and in writing, and providing direction to programmers.
- Statistical consultation includes making recommendations regarding choice of statistical methods, use of statistical analysis programs, and interpretation of results.
- Dissemination of research includes assisting in writing statistical methods results for publication in peer-reviewed journals and making presentations at both local and national project team meetings.
- Continued development of statistical skills, including learning new methods and software, can occur through self-study, courses, workshops and seminars.
Qualifications
- Experience requirements
Minimum: Experience with at least one major statistical programming package (SAS, Stata, R/S-Plus).
Preferred: Three years of experience in a research setting; proficiency with at least one major statistical programming package (SAS, Stata, R/S-Plus). - Knowledge requirements
Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work on 2–3 research projects at once. - Education requirements
Masters in statistics or biostatistics.
We offer an excellent compensation/benefits/paid time-off package, including medical coverage for staff and eligible dependents, from first day of work.
Learn more about biostatistics and research at GHRI.
To learn more about Group Health and apply for this position, visit www.ghc.org, Careers, and reference Job #091217. EEO/AA.
Programmer Analyst II
Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) is seeking a candidate who, under general supervision, provides database and programming design, data management, data extraction and analytic support for GHRI research projects of moderate complexity.
The programmer analyst II will keep abreast of technological advances, data system changes and human subjects research regulations; manage a workload of several projects and document project work;and assist with grant submissions.
Qualifications
- Experience requirements
Minimum: Four years of programming experience.
Preferred: Four years of programming experience in comparable research environment. - Knowledge requirements
Minimum: Expertise in analysis and programming using at least one specialized programming package, e.g., SAS, MS Access. Understanding of computer programming languages and design concepts. Understanding of research methodology. Logic and analytic ability. Communication and organizational skills.
Preferred: Expertise in analysis and programming using more than one package. Expertise in interpretation and use of health care and insurance data.
- Education requirements
Minimum: Bachelors Degree in a related area of study.
Preferred: Masters Degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, computer science or related field.
We offer an excellent compensation/benefits/paid time-off package, including medical coverage for staff and eligible dependents, from first day of work.
Learn more about information technology and research at GHRI.
To learn more about Group Health and apply for this position, visit www.ghc.org, Careers, and reference Job #092116. EEO/AA.
Programmer Analyst III
Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) is seeking a candidate who, under general supervision, provides database & programming design, data management, data extraction & analytic support for complex research projects.
The programmer analyst III will keep abreast of technological advances, data system changes, and human subjects research regulations; manage a demanding workload of several projects; document project work; and assist with grant submissions. May participate in multi-site research projects with other research organizations; and will be a source of programming information for other GHRI analysts.
Qualifications
- Experience requirements
Minimum: Six years of programming experience in comparable research environment.
- Knowledge requirements
Minimum: Expertise in analysis and programming using SAS and MS Access. Understanding of computer programming languages and design concepts. Understanding of research methodology. Logic and analytical ability. Communication and organizational skills.
Preferred: Expertise with additional analytic, programming and applications development packages. Familiarity with statistics, biostatistics or epidemiology. Expertise in interpretation and use of health care and insurance data.
- Education requirements
Minimum: Bachelors Degree in a related area of study.
Preferred: Masters Degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, computer science, or related field.
We offer an excellent compensation/benefits/paid time-off package, including medical coverage for staff and eligible dependents, from first day of work.
Learn more about information technology and research at GHRI.
To learn more about Group Health and apply for this position, visit www.ghc.org, Careers, and reference Job #091956. EEO/AA.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine, Mental Health, and/or Pharmaco-epidemiology and therapeutics
Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) is seeking a doctorally trained (PhD or MD/MPH) candidate for a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship. GHRI is a multidisciplinary research organization with successful programs in a wide range of clinical, epidemiologic, and health services research areas. Applications are sought from candidates working in one or more of the following areas:
- Behavioral medicine
(especially, health behavior change, smoking cessation, physical activity, treatment adherence, substance abuse, and health risk communications) - Mental health
- Pharmaco-epidemiology and therapeutics (especially in the areas of psychoactive medications, cancer, cardiovascular disease, or aging
Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong interest in active collaboration in public domain interdisciplinary research, and strong letters of recommendation. They must also hold a relevant doctoral degree and have expertise and interests in at least one of the areas noted above. Persons working in other fields will not be considered for this fellowship, but are welcome to explore other possible positions by searching at www.ghc.org/careers.
Applicants should have training in one or more of the following areas:
- clinical psychology
- health psychology
- behavioral science
- epidemiology
- health services
- biostatistics
- pharmaceutical outcomes research
Potential mentors, depending on the successful candidate's interests include: Jennifer McClure, PhD; Greg Simon, MD; Sheryl Catz, PhD; Evette Ludman, PhD; Michael von Korff, ScD; Denise Boudreau, PhD; Jessica Chubak, PhD; and Sascha Dublin, MD, PhD.
Application deadline: Applications are due by February 15, 2010. The earliest start date will be July, 2010. The position is contingent upon available funding.
To apply: Send: (1) a cover letter that describes your areas of research experience and interest; (2) a current CV; and (3) a list of persons who can serve as academic references to:
Jennifer McClure, PhD
Associate Director of Research
Group Health Research Institute
1730 Minor Ave., Suite 1600
Seattle, WA 98101-1448
e-mail: mcclure.j @ghc.org
Deadline to send application: February 15, 2010
Strong applicants may be asked to submit formal applications after February 15, 2009 at www.ghc.org.
Group Health is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
About Group Health Research Institute: GHRI is a non-proprietary, public-interest research organization. Our mission is to improve health and health care, which we do both through our public-domain research and through our affiliation with Group Health (www.ghc.org), a nonprofit cooperative health plan in the Pacific Northwest. Group Health is strongly committed to evidence-based health care and the translation of research into practice. GHRI is also a leader in the HMO Research Network, the Cancer Research Network, and the Cardiovascular Disease Research Network.
GHRI's faculty includes 33 MD and PhD investigators, 12 research associates, and 10 master's level biostatisticians. Our research is primarily funded through federal grants. Total 2009 grant revenue exceeded $36 million.
GHRI is an active member of a vibrant regional research community that includes the University of Washington, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the Seattle Veterans' Affairs Medical Center.
To learn more about research and researchers at the Institute, see our research areas and researchers by areas of study index.
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Women's Health
We are recruiting doctorally trained (PhD or MD/MPH) candidates for 2-year postdoctoral fellowships in Women's Health. Fellows will have the opportunity to work with colleagues with epidemiological, health services, and clinical training who are investigating women's health issues across the lifespan.
See flyer [ PDF, 18KB ] for more details. Application available in Microsoft Word [ 81KB ].
At the time of appointment to the training program, individuals selected for research training supported by National Research Service Award (NRSA) institutional training grants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, i.e., in possession of a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or some other legal verification of legal admission as a permanent resident. Non-citizen nationals are generally persons born in outlying possessions of the United States (e.g., American Samoa and Swains Island). Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible for Kirschstein-NRSA support. In addition, trainees must be able to commit full-time effort in the program at the time of appointment.
To learn more about Women's Health research and researchers at GHRI, see our research areas and researchers by areas of study index.
GHRI is in a pattern of continual growth. For information on other career opportunities at GHRI, check Group Health Cooperative's career Web pages at www.ghc.org.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.