Senior Research Analyst - Workforce Studies

Located in scenic and thriving West End, D.C., a short distance from Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom Metros, the Association of American Medical Colleges (www.aamc.org) is a respected 132-year old non-profit organization dedicated to improving human health.

 

 

Sr. Research Analyst, Center for Workforce Studies (HR1525)

 

The Sr. Research Analyst will serve as lead investigator on the physician distribution study, which includes leading a cross-divisional team that will conduct 5-10 site visits to academic medical centers to identify best practices in providing care to undeserved areas, preparing case studies featuring various approaches to caring for underserved populations, identifying strategies for increasing physician volunteer efforts in underserved communities, and analyzing existing federal and state loan repayment programs designed to encourage practice in underserved areas and identify best practices for encouraging physicians to locate practices in rural and other underserved areas.  The incumbent will also assist on other workforce studies as assigned in areas such as primary care, general surgery workforce supply, productivity analysis, use of non-physician clinicians, and other specialty specific research contracts.  Assist Center Director and Director, Workforce Research with other related research activities such as preparing summaries, charts, tables, resource documents and reports for internal and external dissemination; participating in team discussions on workforce research agenda and priorities; and presenting findings at AAMC and other professional meetings.  

 

 

Qualifications: Master’s degree in public health, public policy, economics or sociology, including extensive coursework/training in research methods, basic statistics, qualitative research, data analysis and healthcare policy/management. 5-7 years of health services research experience, particularly qualitative research, including focus groups and structured interviews Experience with designing and completing a research study, from identifying the initial research questions to the analysis and publication of the results.  Strong writing skills and research writing experience, such as peer-review publications or other scholarly research papers Basic knowledge of statistics and quantitative research methods Strong project management experience. Experience conducting focus groups, structured interviews, and/or site visits. Knowledge of physician distribution, primary care, rural health issues and underserved populations preferred but not required. Experience interacting with senior executives of large organizations, preferably health care related. Ability to handle multiple tasks of different nature/complexity simultaneously Comfort using statistical packages (SPSS and/or SAS)

 

What AAMC Offers You

The AAMC offers a total rewards package that is second to none –

 

- unparalleled work-life balance

 

- proven career growth/advancement opportunities

 

-ongoing professional development/career training both in-house and externally

 

-a superior benefits package that includes three medical insurance choices, a dental plan, and a vision plan; a generous time off from work program as well as a flexible weekly work schedule; a retirement savings plan with a 10% employer match; tuition reimbursement; life insurance; subsidized Metro commuting benefits; flex spending accounts; credit union membership; a legal advice program;  and much, much more

 

AAMC fosters an environment where continuous employee development is encouraged and individual differences are welcomed and respected.





Application Process

 

Please e-mail your resume in MS Word to recruitment@aamc.org Please mention the job title and job #1525 in the subject of your e-mail. Thank you!

 

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an earnest equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.