[Hiring] Senior Research Scientist @Arbor Research Collaborative for Health

Role Description

The Senior Research Scientist provides scientific leadership and methodological expertise in the design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of health services research, program evaluation, and applied research initiatives supporting the mission and priorities of various government healthcare agencies and private industry clients.

• Leads complex research projects focused on improving access to health care, strengthening the health workforce, reducing health disparities, and advancing evidence-based practices across underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Applies advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods, oversees data collection and analysis, interprets findings, and translates evidence into actionable recommendations to inform program development, policy, and strategic decision-making.
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, federal partners, health care organizations, and community stakeholders to ensure scientific rigor and delivery of high-quality research products and reports.
• Mentors research staff, contributes to proposal development and business development efforts, and supports the Organization's continued growth and impact in health research and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with relative experience in health services research, epidemiology, health policy, or other social science fields.
• At least seven (7) years of postdoctoral research experience at Arbor Research and/or a comparable research-based organization.
• Experience collecting and synthesizing qualitative data, especially listening sessions.
• Established research success, as demonstrated by specific content-area expertise, lead or senior authorship on peer-reviewed and/or scholarly publications, invited presentations, project reports, and/or reputation as a research scientist.
• Established success in a leadership role for large research projects, as well as business development and securing funding for new projects consistent with the Organization’s mission.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a wide variety of audiences, including the health care community, sponsors, and policy makers.
• Established mentorship and leadership skills and successes.
• Must possess and be able to maintain valid travel documents to meet requirements for commercial airfare travel carriers.

Requirements

• PhD in health services research, epidemiology, health policy, or other social science fields (preferred).
• Previous experience and desire to engage in business development efforts such as gathering client/market intelligence, learning agency/client priorities to cross-sell the Organization’s expertise, bid/no-bid processes, proposal development, and actively pursuing new projects (preferred).

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.
• Salary range: $62,750-$104,500.
• Base Compensation is determined by market range and geographic location pay zones.
• Base Compensation includes various individual factors unique to each candidate such as job level, prior experience, skill set, certifications, and education.