Senior Research Investigator

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

. Lead descriptive and causal analyses for health services research studies .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $80,891 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading health services research through descriptive and causal analyses, managing large datasets, and ensuring compliance with CMS and IRB requirements. Proficient in drafting manuscripts, developing statistical analysis plans, and training research staff while coordinating projects for principal investigators.

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Descriptive And Causal AnalysesMedicare Claims AnalysisStatistical Analysis Plans DevelopmentCMS Data Use Agreements KnowledgeIRB Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementReproducible CodeFeasibility Study DesignManuscript DraftingGrant Proposal Contribution

Soft Skills

Training Research StaffProject CoordinationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

OASISLarge Administrative Datasets

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctor Of MedicineDoctor Of Philosophy

Industry Keywords

Health Services ResearchComplianceAnalytic Work Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead descriptive and causal analyses for health services research studies
Move projects from data to publication
Support principal investigators in designing, developing, and executing analyses
Draft and finalize manuscripts and grant materials
Present findings to varied audiences
Conduct analyses using Medicare claims, OASIS, and other large administrative datasets
Manage data, documentation, and reproducible code
Ensure compliance with CMS data use agreements and IRB requirements
Support feasibility study design
Develop manuscript methods sections and integrate feedback
Contribute to grant proposals and literature reviews
Support and train research staff
Develop statistical analysis plans
Assess study feasibility, design, and timelines
Coordinate analytic work across projects for 1–2 principal investigators
Supervise and train post-doctoral and pre-doctoral fellows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Philosophy required
5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience required
Experience conducting descriptive and causal analyses using Medicare claims, OASIS, and other large administrative datasets
Ability to manage data, documentation, and reproducible code
Knowledge of CMS data use agreements and IRB requirements
Ability to support feasibility studies and assess viability, efficiency, timelines, and study design
Ability to develop statistical analysis plans
Ability to draft manuscript methods sections and contribute to grant proposals and literature reviews
Ability to support and train research staff
Ability to coordinate analytic work across projects for 1–2 principal investigators
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children, including eligible assistance at other institutions
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth options
Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial paid time away from work
Long-term care insurance
Health, wellness, work-life balance, and family-support programs
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, cultural and recreational activities
Faculty and staff discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services
Flexible work options and hours
Forgivable homeownership loan for eligible employees
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household