Research Informaticist
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
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 Dec 22, 2024 | |
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Job Posting Title: Research Informaticist---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40---- FLSA Status: Exempt---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue---- Location: AUSTIN, TX---- Job Details: General Notes Under the direction of the CTO, this position is a key leader for the technology department and the broader The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School organization, facilitating and enabling our human health research mission. Key to the role is the ability to connect with research teams throughout The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School organization and across the larger UT Austin campus, making connections, providing support, and acting as the research liaison for the technology team. The scope of the role includes basic research, translational research and clinical research, focusing on how to use technology and data in new and differentiated ways. Working closely with The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School CISO, the Clinical Informaticist will also ensure that data privacy and cybersecurity protections are appropriately implemented and applied in tools and technology used for research. Collaboration with University of Texas System and other healthcare organizations across University of Texas is also a key part of this role. Occasional travel to other University of Texas system sites may be required. The right candidate is a continuous learner, has research and informatics experience from complex environments (including IRB interactions), and is accomplished in translating research needs to actionable technology and data solutions. Independent stakeholder management and coalition building is expected, enabled by great communication skills. Core tradecraft deliverables, the creation of which the Research Informaticist will lead, include:
Rightsizing time and effort spent on various activities is necessary, keeping in mind our 5-year timeframe for establishing a world leading Academic Medical Center. Purpose The Research Informaticist will lead requirements development activities, drive research technology portfolio cataloging and optimization, translate research requirements into technical solutions, and provide oversight of research related technology project execution. Responsibilities
Master's degree in Clinical Informatics or a related field, and 10 years of related experience including previous experience in working with research teams. Leadership gravitas. Prior experience in complex at-scale organizations, developing and implementing strategies for maximizing the research value of human health data. Broad knowledge of data trends and robust industry understanding. Experience analyzing, categorizing and leveraging collected human health data. Experience observing and optimizing the research use of data. Experience working with IRB protocols and processes within healthcare regulated environments. Experience working with EMR data from full-function platforms such as Epic, Cerner and Athena Health, across ambulatory and in-patient settings. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred QualificationsPhD degree in related field. Experience working at an Academic Medical Center. Experience with developing and managing strategic partnerships. Experience in strategic planning. Experience with developing programs to analyze data and using it to anticipate treatments and outcomes. Experience with time series health data from sensors and personal devices. Experience with clinical trials. Personal research experience is a plus. Salary RangeOPEN Working Conditions
Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. | |