Physician Research Investigator

Health Partners Institute is seeking a full-time Physician Research Investigator (0.8 FTE - 1.0 FTE) with both clinical and research experience relevant to the study of chronic disease in adult populations. Areas of focus may include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic diseases prevalent in adults. Eligible candidates may bring expertise in a range of study designs including observational or interventional studies.

Candidates with prior experience in health services research, clinical decision support, or implementation science are encouraged to apply. Research Investigators at Health Partners Institute may obtain or maintain external academic appointments. Eligible candidates are encouraged to practice part‑time within the Health Partners Medical group depending on practice interest and availability (up to 40% of Total FTE could be clinical work).

At Health Partners Institute, Research Investigators are expected to support and develop externally funded research programs, conduct nationally and internationally recognized scholarly clinical or health services research, and collaborate with other investigators, clinicians, and leaders to improve health outcomes and care delivery. Successful candidate(s) will be accountable for conceptualizing and designing research projects, leading and collaborating on such projects, and disseminating research results through presentations and publications in peer‑reviewed journals and conferences.

Service on committees and participation in scientific peer‑review processes are also expected. Research Investigators are primarily supported through grants and contracts from external sources, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Patient‑Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

Health Partners Institute is focused on improving health and well‑being through research, education, and practice. Our Investigators are embedded in an integrated health system and draw on rich clinical data derived from comprehensive, fully integrated state‑of‑the‑art electronic medical and dental records as well as claims data from over a million Health Partners patients and members. In addition, Health Partners Institute is a member of numerous research networks, including the Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) and the Minnesota EHR Consortium, providing opportunities to conduct multisite and population‑based studies.

We offer a supportive, collegial work environment and mentoring for early and mid‑career investigators.

Health Partners fosters an environment that is inclusive, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates diversity. We are committed to living our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. If you feel your skills are a match for this role, we would love to hear from you and provide additional information about how we support our researchers.

• MD/DO or equivalent degree and clinical experience in internal medicine, family medicine, hospital medicine, preventive medicine, or a related discipline
• Early to mid‑career investigator with demonstrated leadership skills and potential to lead an active portfolio of externally funded research
• Prior history as first author of scholarly peer‑reviewed publications
• Experience authoring research proposals
• Methodologic expertise in qualitative or quantitative approaches
• Strong people skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Current Minnesota or Wisconsin medical license or eligibility for an MN or WI medical license, based on an active medical license in another state and in good standing

• PhD or master’s degree in public health or similar formal training in research methodology
• Demonstrated history of successful collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams
• 3+ years of health care research experience
• Experience working with electronic health records or other health care data

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