Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods - Full time

The MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications for a 1.0 FTE,12-month faculty with expertise in quantitative methods for human subject studies with competence in both biomedical and psychosocial sciences research. They will consult with faculty members from across the Institute on research projects. The methodologist will support students in the School of Nursing and School of Rehabilitation Sciences.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is a fully accredited graduate school located in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard overlooking downtown Boston. The Institute is the only degree-granting member of Mass General Brigham (the largest health care provider in New England). Many of our graduate programs are highly rated by U.S. News & World Report.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the Institute's teaching, research, and service missions.
• Engage in scholarly work in collaboration with principal investigators at the Institute.
• Teach (half-time) introductory through advanced statistics courses, and to consult with faculty members on research projects.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Applicants should apply online at https://www.mghihp.edu/about/careers.
• Required: include a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for the position and an updated CV.
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will need to be need to flexible with schedule, able to prioritize, able to self-monitor, able to work collaboratively with others (including in interprofessional teams), and able to track progress of multiple projects.

REQUIRED

• Earned master's degree required, in biostatistics, psychology, education, epidemiology, or a related field with a focus on methodology and statistics.
• Extensive knowledge of research design and analysis for health sciences, clinical, psychosocial, and educational research (e.g., experimental, and non-experimental design, advanced modeling, item response theory, longitudinal data analysis, Bayesian methods).
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: measurement/psychometrics, big data, machine learning, health outcomes analysis, or health services research.
• Proficiency in statistical software.
• Experience in teaching analytical methods.
• Demonstrated motivation to collaborate effectively as part of a scientific team.
• Strong commitment to supporting student success.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

PREFERRED

• A PhD in biostatistics, psychology, education, epidemiology, or a related field with a focus on methodology and statistics is preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communication Skills: Must possess an excellent command of English.
• Physical Capabilities: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be mobile; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and communicate orally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Some travel is necessary in this position.

About MGH Institute of Health Professions

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals. The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "Great College to Work For." A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation. MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations and applications from individuals who would bring diversity of experience, thought and practice to the Institute's research, teaching and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.