Title Assistant/Associate Research Professor of Surgery
Specific Title Appointment Type Scientist Track Faculty
Department IUSM - Surgery - Surgical Oncology
Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary We are seeking an Assistant Research Professor to support and expand the statistical programs within the Surgical Oues and Quality Improvement Center (SOQIC, soqic) in the Department of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. This individual will partner with SOQIC investigators to provideplex statistical leadership on projects and grants related to surgical quality and safety improvement, health services research, health policy, and oues. T will also be opportunities for this individual to pursue their own line of independent research. The individual in this role will oversee and direct master's degree level analysts and data coordinators as they provideplex quantitative analytic support for research carried out by clinical faculty in the Department of Surgery. Additional training in models, methods, and grant writing is possible, along with support to present research at national and international meetings.
SOQIC is a collaborative health services, oues, health policy, and quality and safety improvement research enterprise of more than 35 faculty, fellows, and staff. Our research spans all surgical specialties and areas of medicine, with a particular focus on general surgery, surgical oncology and multidisciplinary oncology care, trauma/critical care, and vascular surgery. This position is located in Indianapolis on the IU School of Medicine campus and offers hybrid flexibility.
Department-Specific Responsibilities:
- Consult with SOQIC investigators and Department of Surgery faculty onplex study designs and appropriate statistical methods, advanced analytic methods, interpret and summarize data.
- Provideplex scientific and technical leadership regarding data collection, cleaning, management, and analysis; technical writing; and reporting.
- Mentor junior analysts as they support the clinical faculty's analytic needs in their research and mentor research fellows as they pursue their own projects under the direction of their SOQIC mentors.
- Develop strategic plans for the development and expansion of the CORES program.
- Manage and oversee a team of data analysts as they support clinical faculty in their research.
- Co-author scientific papers for presentation and publication.
Department of Surgery - As one of the largest departments in the country and part of the only academic medical center in the state, the Department of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine cares for some of the highest volumes of surgical patients in the country with outstanding oues. The department is an international leader in surgical education, health services and oues, and quality improvement research. Our nationally recognized research centers are rapidly expanding, particularly in clinical and oues research, while our surgical education program continues to set the standard for innovation. With a new $6 billion campus to open in 2027, the Department of Surgery continues to have a tremendous impact on the Hoosier state and around the world. Indiana University School of Medicine - IU School of Medicine ismitted to being a weing campusmunity and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, andmunity engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana. IU Health - IU Health is Indiana's mostprehensive healthcare system and the only academic center in the state, covering 7 million residents. Our unique integration with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation's leading medical schools, provides physicians opportunities in research and innovation. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with dozens of facilities statewide, IU Health is a regional leader in providing the right healthcare when and w it is needed. IU Health is currently building a new $6B campus consisting of a new 900 bed primary academic hospital and multiple clinic and support buildings, while helping the surroundingmunity to thrive. Indianapolis - Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation's largest concentrations of health sciencespanies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a varied population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named "Best Airport in North America" by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in
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faculty.medicine.iu/relocation Basic Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in statistics, biostatistics or relevant field, excellent Englishmunication skills, a desire to mentor master's level analysts and research fellows, and ability to lead varied groups. We seek candidates who have a record of success in publishing usingplex statistical methods. Candidates with expertise in health services and oues research are preferred. High proficiency using statistical software, such as STATA, R, and SAS. Department for Questions Please direct questions about the process to:
Meghan Hutchinson, Human Resources Business Partner
Department of Surgery
mjhutchiiu Please direct questions about the opportunity to:
Brianna D'Orazio, Interim Administrative Director bdorazioiu Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date Posting Number
IUSM-02447-2026
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