Assisting the Program Director in day-to-day operations and development of the BIT
Liaising, initiating, and coordinating execution of projects with internal and external stakeholders; this includes Geisinger groups such as clinical departments, the IRB, and the compliance, quality, and legal functions, “nudge units” at other institutions, and leading researchers at collaborating institutions
Conducting literature searches and reviewing the literature to inform the team’s projects
Contributing to or leading manuscript drafting and submission for existing unpublished BIT studies, and for new studies led by the staff scientist (first-author opportunities available)
Helping to write grants to support the team’s work, as well as helping identify and initiate funded programs and projects
Participating in the design of nudges for implementation at Geisinger
Participating in data management, analysis, and visualization to assess the effects of implemented nudges, including their effects on patient outcomes, other outcomes, and their economic value
Engaging in open science best practices (e.g., preregistration, preparing and sharing de-identified data and code)
Assisting other groups at Geisinger with designing and implementing nudges
Assisting other groups at Geisinger with evaluating programs
Creating presentations to disseminate BIT findings both internally and externally with diverse audiences

A Ph.D. in psychology, economics, decision sciences, marketing, management, or any other relevant discipline is highly desired, but exceptional candidates with other credentials will be considered
Graduate training in behavioral science research methods, including experimentation and multivariate data analysis
Minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience managing behavioral or other research projects and supervising or otherwise collaborating actively in a team setting
Experience applying for research funding or other grant support
Experience using statistical software (preferably R, others acceptable)
Strong critical thinking skills
Curiosity and problem-solving skills to proactively identify solutions to pragmatic challenges in a complex healthcare system environment
Ability to work in an independent manner and complete increasingly complex assignments
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in a group environment
Exceptional organizational, planning, and analytical skills
Competence in written, oral, and electronic communication skills (interpersonal/communication and technological effectiveness competencies)

Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
Encouragement of an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality

Staff Scientist – Behavioral Insights

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