Summary

This position is based within IQuESt (Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety), the largest health systems research center in the Southwest, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through high-quality, patient-centered research. We are seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree and possess strong expertise in quantitative research methods and analytics. An established record of scholarly activity is required. The role involves contributing to the design, execution, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of health services and outcomes research.

Candidates must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision. The ability to learn new methodologies, tools, and adapt to evolving research priorities is essential.

Job Duties

• Conduct and support quantitative health services and outcomes research focused on patient-centered care.
• Apply advanced statistical methods to complex healthcare datasets.
• Develop and use analytic tools and software (e.g., SAS, R, Stata).
• Contribute to grant applications, reports, and research documentation.
• Design, analyze, and disseminate research findings through publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Communicate research methods and results effectively.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in mentorship, service, and other faculty responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Psychology, Pharmacy, or a related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative methods, statistical analysis, and programming.
• Proven scholarly productivity and experience contributing to study design, grant development, and collaborative research.
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in health services or outcomes research.
• Preferred: Experience with observational study design, large datasets, and data management (e.g., SQL).

This role serves as a key faculty position providing methodological leadership, supporting grant development, conducting advanced analyses, and contributing to the institution's mission through research, mentorship, and service.