Research Scientist

Advocate Aurora Health

. The Research/Data Scientist is responsible for conducting translational, implementation, and data science research in family medicine.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48 - $71 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Research/Data Scientist is responsible for conducting translational, implementation, and data science research in family medicine.
The individual will use databases, surveys, and implementation methodologies to conduct quality improvement and intervention studies.
Responsibilities will include all aspects of research from protocol and experimental design, study implementation in the clinical practices, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, independent grant writing and submission, abstract and manuscript preparation, and presentation at meetings.
Performs searches in databases, analyzes data, and prepares presentations.
Provides instruction and mentors to residents, post-doctoral fellows, students, and research associates on the fundamentals of Family Medicine research, evidence-based medicine, research principles, and methodologies.
Develops and performs translational, implementation, and data science research projects related, but not limited, to family medicine, chronic diseases, and infectious diseases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. with at least 5 years of professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the job requirements in research related to Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Geography, Implementation Science, or closely related areas preferred.
Published in respected journals with high impact factors preferred.
At least 5 years of experience with SAS and/or R, other data mining tools, databases, and computer programming preferred.
Experience with healthcare claims, pharmaceutical, and EHR data preferred.
Excellent oral, written, and technical communication skills and a solid command of the English language; Demonstrated ability to communicate complex relationships and concepts using data to drive change.
Experience in group presentation and public speaking.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisdata interpretationgrant writingexperimental designprotocol designquality improvementimplementation methodologiesstatistical analysisdata miningresearch methodologies

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationpresentation skillsteam collaborationinstruction

Certifications

Ph.D.