MCH Lead Applied Researcher
University of South Carolina · Richland County, SC · South Carolina
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Jul 14, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Full-Time - See Position Description
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Summary
The MCH Lead Applied Researcher will lead innovative healthcare and policy research initiatives at the University of South Carolina's Institute for Families in Society. This position advances the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and children by coordinating evidence-informed health services and policy research to improve outcomes for medically underserved populations. Key responsibilities include overseeing the design, development, and provision of technical assistance and evaluation for MCH-related grants and contracts.
Key qualifications
- Seven or more years of experience conducting evaluation, applied research, or health services research
- Three or more years of experience working with Medicaid claims, birth certificate data, hospital records, or other large healthcare datasets
- Experience designing and implementing program evaluations, performance measurement systems, and outcome assessments
- Knowledge and experience with SAS and proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods
- History of leadership roles in health services research settings, preferably in maternal and child health
- Experience collaborating with government agencies, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and community partners
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