Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
The JPS Center for Epidemiology & Healthcare Delivery Research (CEHDR) invites applications for an institutionally-funded Health System Researcher position. CEHDR is a multidisciplinary research group embedded within a safety-net health system. CEHDR investigators conduct research that provides actionable insight for improving healthcare delivery, optimizing patient outcomes, and advancing health equity at JPS Health Network and beyond. Our research is organized in three core programs: health services research, implementation research, and outcomes research.
The Health System Researcher is an academic equivalent of Assistant Professor and will lead investigator-initiated and collaborative projects that address critical healthcare challenges. The Health System Researcher will have a dedicated research staff, access to an advanced health information technology infrastructure, and unique opportunities to collaborate with healthcare providers, operational teams, health system leaders, and academic partners. In addition, our investigators are provided personalized mentorship and abundant resources for career and leadership development. We particularly encourage applications from researchers with expertise or interest in health services research, pharmacoepidemiology, or behavioral science given extensive opportunities for developing and testing healthcare interventions, and using real-world data to assess drug utilization, effectiveness, and safety.
QUALIFICATIONS AND HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are required to have a doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD) in epidemiology, behavioral science, health services research, or a related field. A collaborative mindset, solution-oriented thinking, and strong project management skills are necessary. The position will require relocation to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to meet the hybrid work requirements. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable. Please submit a cover letter summarizing research interests and a curriculum vitae through the JPS online application portal.
About JPS Health Network
JPS Health Network is an urban, public healthcare system in Fort Worth, TX that has supported healthier lives for more than a century and most recently received the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. The network comprises a 583-bed teaching hospital and more than 40 community health centers. The network promotes a culturally rich and patient-focused environment by hiring a diverse group of talented, compassionate team members with a heart for public service. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a low cost of living; vibrant arts, music, and culture; diverse recreational activities; and is consistently ranked one of the Best Places to Live by US News & World Report.
