Job Details

The Department of Health Research and Policy is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 1 to perform work to support research or develop public programs and policies, applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory.

• Plan and perform research tasks of limited complexity requiring initiative and judgment in applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance; general instruction is provided by the supervisor.
• Supporting the implementation of research interventions involving hospitals, patients, and healthcare stakeholder groups.
• Extract data and structured information from published literature and other sources.
• Managing and cleaning data using Stata and/or SAS
• Performing basic statistical analyses.
• Helping to prepare reports, institutional review board submissions, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries, requiring preliminary judgments after conceptual approach is outlined by the supervisor. Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or faculty; use common statistical programs, requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data.
• Adapt new, nonstandard methods outlined by supervisor (principal investigator or faculty).
• Assist in designing and evaluating phases of research projects, seeking guidance where necessary, and auditing the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases.
• Present research finding to internal audiences, including peers, co-workers, and managers.
• Communicating with research partners.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong academic credentials and intellectual creativity.
• Desire to take initiative, solve problems, and handle substantial responsibility.
• Experience with computer programming, ideally in Stata or SAS.
• Substantial experience with standard software packages including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Strong quantitative ability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully juggle and prioritize among multiple projects.
• Prior research experience in a social science.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and experience in an applicable social science.

• General understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, writing by hand, and sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, rarely reach/work above shoulders, operate foot and/or hand controls.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
• May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.