Doctoral Research Faculty – Dissemination and Implementation Science

The Division of Health Services and Outcomes Research at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is looking to recruit a new researcher to enhance our existing strengths and/or broaden the division’s capacity to fulfil our mission to improve the health and wellness of children and their families locally, nationally and internationally. We invite applications for a faculty position in Dissemination and Implementation Science.

We seek qualified individuals with expertise in the translation of research findings and evidence into effective healthcare interventions, programs and policy. Candidates should have experience with a variety of implementation theories, models and frameworks (e.g. CFIR, Precede-Proceed, PRISM, RE-AIM) and experience with a variety of evaluative processes and data analysis methods. Candidates that study social, behavioral, economic, and management factors that impact implementation of evidence-based health interventions will be highly valued.

Successful candidates will be expected to educate other faculty on the application of Dissemination and Implementation Science principles in health research, conduct original independent research, collaborate with research teams across Children’s Mercy Kansas City, publish peer reviewed manuscripts, and seek extramural funding for their research program. Candidates should have a PhD or other applicable advanced degree in a discipline such as Implementation Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration and Management, Health Services Research, or related field.

Successful candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty across Children's Mercy and national/international partner institutions. We have mature collaborations with more than 50 hospitals and academic institutions worldwide, and strong ties with regional partners such as the University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Stower’s Research Institute, which provide a rich research environment and support for continued professional development. Children’s Mercy’s Center for Pediatrics Genomic Medicine (first of its kind in a children’s hospital), Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutic Innovation, Center for Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition, and the Center for Bioethics are well-recognized for their research and scholarly contributions and provide ample opportunities for research collaboration.

Children's Mercy serves as the Department of Pediatrics for both the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Schools of Medicine and Children’s Mercy faculty hold appointments at one or both. Children’s Mercy is a core member of Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (a $20 million Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health headquartered at the University of Kansas Medical Center) and a consortium partner in the National Cancer Institute-designated University of Kansas Cancer Center.

Additional questions can be directed to Dr. Brooke Fridley, Division Director, Health Services and Outcomes Research at blfridley@cmh.edu .

Please apply online with CV and cover letter or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. 

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlXT3xK-bI

Kansas City is a thriving cultural and economic city with more than 2 million residents. Our city’s long list of attractions includes world class museums, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports, superb shopping, great jazz clubs, and the best places to enjoy barbeque! The city offers low cost-of-living, excellent commute times, and a vibrant downtown, eight-block dining, entertainment and shopping district.  Kansas City offers excellent opportunities for both public and private school venues and is home to several colleges and universities. It’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking – a great place to live and pursue a career. For more information about activities in Kansas City go to www.visitkc.com

 For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit childrensmercy.org/careers/take-your-place/

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