Research Area Specialist Inter/Associate

 The Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy (CHOP) aims to improve the efficiency of healthcare in the United States by optimizing clinical practice and informing health policy. The Center conducts health services research and launches innovative large-scale quality improvement interventions. The Center is seeking a Research Area Specialist to support the work of Dr. David Odell, Dr. Raymond Jean and Dr. Chigo Ekeke. Dr. Odells research is focused on cancer care delivery, healthcare quality, patient safety, process improvement and disparities, focused in thoracic oncology, specifically lung cancer research. Dr. Raymond Jeans research is focused on studying and improving preoperative outcomes and mitigating disparities in surgical care, specifically in the domain of trauma surgery and critical care. Dr. Ekekes research interests are focus on translational, innovative and clinical research.

The Research Area Specialist will conduct primary research and participate in study development, data analysis, and preparation of manuscripts for publication. The position will also support the groups ongoing research agenda by coordinating and organizing meetings, providing research support, supporting statistical analysts, supporting operational and administrative activities, project managing grant proposals and manuscript submissions, and liaising with the grants administration team to ensure effective stewardship of funds.