Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow (Health Economics) Vacancy: UNSW, Australia

The Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research (CHSSR), Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), in the Faculty of Medicine at University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia invites applications for the position of Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow in Health Economics.

Position applications will close on 8th February 2013. Full information is at http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/07121204.html and anyone seeking further information about the position should contact Professor Johanna Westbrook, via Ph:(61 2) 9385 3856 or email: j.westbrook[at]unsw.edu.au

The CHSSR wishes to appoint a highly motivated and experienced researcher to work on a number of applied health economic evaluation studies, using a variety of methodological approaches, focused on the impact of health information technologies on health care delivery, outcomes and safety. The successful applicant will spend 50% of their time working on a large four year Australian Research Council Linkage project to examine the impact of an integrated service model for aged and community care. The remainder will be spent developing a new research stream within the Centre focused on the health economics of health information technologies.

University of Buffalo Seeking Chair, Department of Biomedical Informatics

The School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (SMBS) at The State University of New York at Buffalo (University at Buffalo; UB), invites nominations and applications for the position of Professor and founding Chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics.

Full information is at http://medicine.buffalo.edu/about/employment/biomedical-informatics-chair.html

AMIA2012 attendees can also talk with UB staff on the booth in the exhibition hall.

Applications should be addressed to Dr. John E. Tomaszewski MD, Chair, Biomedical Informatics Search Committee, c/o Deborah Kelsch and submitted via UB Jobs (posting 1200637). Nominations or inquiries may be sent to dlkelsch[at]buffalo.edu. The position will be open until filled.

Vacancy: Clinical/Non-Clinical Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics, University of Manchester, UK

The University of Manchester in the UK have pleasure in confirming the following position is now live for applicants: M&HS-01371/Clinical Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics [Clinical Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics]. The vacancy will close on 22 October, 2012, and all applications should be made as per the information and process given on the university website at https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/DisplayJob.aspx?pageno=0&htmlpage=JobDisplay&Jobid=19460  See also downloadable description.

The Centre for Health Informatics has a position available for either a Clinical or non-Clinical Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics.  The post holder would be expected to deliver high quality Health Informatics research and research-led education. The vacancy is in the Faculty of Medical & Human Sciences, Institute of Population/Health Sciences.

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to several established programmes of research within the Centre and provide input to both its teaching and strategic direction.  There will be a requirement to attract significant research income, to produce high quality, high impact outputs and to develop the profile of the Centre on a global scale.

All enquiries should be directed to the university, not to IMIA, via Amanda Lamb (email: Amanda.Lamb[at]manchester.ac.uk).

Clinical Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics Vacancy: University of Manchester, UK

The University of Manchester in the UK have pleasure in confirming the following position is now live for applicants: M&HS-01371/Clinical Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics [Clinical Senior Lecturer in Health Informatics]. The vacancy will close on 24 July, 2012, and all applications should be made as per the information and process given on the university website at https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?redirected=yes&jobid=19460

The vacancy is in the Faculty of Medical & Human Sciences, School of Community Based Medicine. Applicants will be required to deliver high quality Health Informatics research related to the reuse of health and health-related data, leading several programmes of research within the group; and to provide input to teaching modules for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will have a PhD or MD (or equivalent) in a science or engineering subject relevant to Health Informatics, plus significant demonstrable research experience, or a higher degree in a science or engineering subject relevant to Health Informatics plus significant and relevant industrial/healthcare experience.

All enquiries should be directed to the university, not to IMIA, via Amanda Lamb (email: Amanda.Lamb[at]manchester.ac.uk).

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Health Informatics, South Africa

The Institute for ICT Advancement, School of ICT, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa is seeking suitable candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Health Informatics.

Position: An important reason for the failure of Health Information Technology (HIT) solutions is that the original design does not reflect the work practices and social relations amongst its users. This also leads to low utilization levels of ‘‘successful’’ HITs, which means that the solution is not utilized meaningfully. This has been shown to be inherent to the complex nature of the healthcare environment.

This fellowship is focused on improving adoption and meaningful use of Health Information Technology (HIT) solutions, with special emphasis on Home-Based Healthcare (HBHC).

Candidates with an information technology background, but strong interest/experience in health informatics are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a nursing (or other relevant) background, but a strong interest in HITs, can also apply.

Research: The research will be conducted together with students in the Health Informatics research group within the School of ICT (www.nmmu.ac.za/sict).

The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to contribute significantly to:

a. The publication of research outputs from current and previous projects;
b. Daily supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate student projects;
c. Strengthening of collaboration with partners (eg healthcare providers); and
d. Conducting and leading fieldwork at a local NGO (specifically in the HBHC context).

Requirements: A Ph.D. Information Technology/Nursing Informatics/Medical Informatics or other relevant field, obtained within the past five years, with a strong background and/or interest in health information technologies (HITs).

Applications: A covering letter and curriculum vitae, including all research outputs and experience should be sent to Prof Dalenca Pottas in electronic format at e-mail: dalenca[at]nmmu.ac.za.

Posting information courtesy of Prof. Graham Wright, Research Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa.

Biomedical Informatics positions at AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca currently have the following opportunities :

Biomedical Informatics Director – Real World Evidence
Biomedical Informatician – Real World Evidence

A PDF file (1.8MB) with further information is available here to download

Interested candidates should have:

• A record of strategic thinking and planning that contributes to the formulation of an informatics strategy
•  Solid knowledge in bioscience and/or medical science and in the use of informatics tools in the clinical development, translational science and healthcare settings
• An MD or PhD preferred

These positions are part of an investment of more than $200 million over five years to develop the tools and people need to reshape AstraZeneca’s R&D. This investment supports scientific collaborations, the development of existing staff, the provision of new infrastructure, and the recruitment of new talent. To find out more, visit the website at astrazenecacareers.com