SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATOR I (ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE)
The Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) is seeking candidates for a new faculty position in behavioral
science at the Assistant or Associate level. This investigator will have the opportunity to develop an
independent research program and to collaborate with behavioral science, epidemiological,
biostatistical, and health services researchers in a wide range of clinical and methodologic areas,
including behavioral medicine, behavioral health, cancer, women’s health, preventive care,
complementary and alternative medicine, and other research areas relevant to improving health and
health care. This position allows a unique opportunity to examine health behavior and to test innovative
behavioral interventions in a large, defined population.
GHRI ( www.grouphealthresearch.org/ ) is an internationally recognized academic research organization
that primarily conducts federally funded clinical, epidemiologic, and health services research. The faculty
includes 34 doctorate-level investigators (including 7 doctorate-level biostatisticians), 10 masters-level
biostatisticians, and 12 masters/doctorate-level research associates. GHRI and surrounding research
centers are part of a vibrant research community. GHRI is also a member of several large, national
research networks including the HMO Research Network, Cancer Research Network, Mental Health
Research Network, and Cardiovascular Research Network. GHRI is affiliated with Group Health
Cooperative ( www.ghc.org ), a non-profit, consumer-governed, integrated health care organization and
an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in a relevant behavioral science discipline. Excellent oral and
written communication skills and a strong interest in active collaboration on public domain
interdisciplinary research studies are required. Applicants with expertise in any relevant area of
behavioral medicine or mental health are welcome, but areas of special interest include physical activity
& obesity , substance abuse/addictive behaviors , and child or adolescent mental health . Appointees
would be encouraged to explore affiliation with relevant departments in the University of Washington.
Institute behavioral scientists are currently affiliated with the UW departments of Psychology,
Psychiatry, or Health Services.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at:
http://www.ghc.org/careers/publicEmployment.jhtml (job #101858). Interested applicants can also
contact Sheryl Catz, PhD ( catz.s@ghc.org ) for additional information.