Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 142955
Job Family: Research Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 55811085045117-Public Health Sciences-Social Sciences
Overview
JOB SUMMARY
The Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease in Individuals of African Ancestry study is seeking a Research Associate for Implementation Science. This position will be integral in contributing to research aimed at improving the adoption, implementation, and sustainability of evidence-based research recruitment and retention practices in community settings. The Research Associate will support the design, execution, and evaluation of efforts focused on the dissemination and implementation of health promotions and research education, and developing policy suggestions for institutions internal and external to WFUSM. The work of this Research Associate will emphasize translating findings into actionable and reproducible strategies for recruiting and retaining underrepresented groups in research.
Non-faculty full-time employee whose appointment is contingent upon extramural funding. With investigators, directs and coordinates various aspects of the study/project directed toward planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination. Requires the use of judgment and discretion in performing the assigned duties and responsibilities related to the project. These actions establish precedents and direction for the project.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Implementation Science, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Economics, or other closely related field. Minimum of 8 years professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the job requirements. At least 7 years of experience with SAS and/or other data analysis software, mining tools, databases, and computer programming as needed. Experience with health promotion, biostatistics, and EHR data preferred. Excellent oral, written, and technical communication skills and a solid command of the English language are important to this position. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex relationships and concepts using data to drive change. Expertise is needed in statistical methodology, computation, research, health education, leadership and communication. Experience in marketing is a plus.
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