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Research Health Science Specialist

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago

On-site Palo Alto, CA Apply by Jun 16, 2026 General Health Science INTJINTPISFJISTJ Healthcare
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About the Role

Please note: There is no pay associated with this position. This position serves as Without Compensation Research Health Science Specialist within the Office of Research and Development (ORD). The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden.

What You'll Do

  • The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications.
  • The first 50 applications received will be considered first.
  • Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.
  • Major Duties: Incumbent reviews and analyzes healthcare system operating and financial data as necessary in order to accomplish specific projects or tasks.
  • Presents findings, outlining specific results, anticipated ramifications, correlating factors, and appropriate recommendations.
  • Reviews data with appropriate staff elements to improve/enhance reliability and/or determine potential policy revisions or reviews.
  • Prepares summary reports, memos, official letters/etc. in response to requirements or tasks.
  • Develops and sustains communication with other VHA elements, represents the research interests and performs liaison activities.
  • Work Schedule: Full-time (Without Compensation)

Requirements

  • Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).
  • Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.
  • Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
  • All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
  • If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: a3d93292-9880-456c-9381-94b8fff7164e

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