Research Scientist (Digital Health Interventions)

Research Scientist (Digital Health Interventions) Talent Acquisition - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003599) Job Summary

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

(DIGITAL

HEALTH INTERVENTIONS

) The University of Pittsburgh's School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Research Scientist (Digital Health Interventions) to conduct scientific research in rehabilitation science and health informatics for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities.

Duties include:

(i) conducting scientific research including designing research studies, interpreting research data using quantitative and qualitative methods, and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication; (ii) training and mentoring students and technicians; and (iii) contributing to research proposals and grants applications. Must have a PhD degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Rehabilitation Science, Health Informatics, or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in a related position. Experience must include three (3) years: (i) working on research projects in rehabilitation science, health informatics, digital health, or healthcare interventions for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities; (ii) designing, developing, implementing, and deploying digital health interventions such as mobile health applications, web-based platforms, backend systems, and cloud-based infrastructure to meet defined research objectives; (iii) collecting and analyzing data using quantitative and/or qualitative methods such as usability testing, user interviews, or other user-centered design methods to inform system design, evaluate usability, assess user needs, or support research activities; and (iv) contributing to research dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, research reports, or technical documentation. Must also have at least one peer-reviewed publication related to rehabilitation informatics or health informatics. Experience can be concurrent.

Apply at https:

//www.join.pitt.edu, #26003599. Please upload a cover letter, statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, writing sample, at least three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Must have a PhD degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Rehabilitation Science, Health Informatics, or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in a related position. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category Full-time regular Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Professional Doctorate Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 3 Hiring Range TBD Based on Qualifications Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter