Research Analyst II - Substance Use Research and Evaluation Team (SURE)
About The Position
The Research Analyst II works with the Substance Use Research and Evaluation Team (SURE) to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use and behavioral health challenges. The Research Analyst II works in a team environment and supports the implementation of technical assistance, research, and evaluation activities across a portfolio of projects. Job duties include participating in study design, data collection, data management, qualitative and quantitative analysis, reporting, and dissemination activities as well as supporting project management components necessary for a variety of research activities. The Research Analyst II exercises professional judgment in selecting and applying research methods, contributes to project planning and proposal development, and serves as a liaison with external partners and stakeholders. The position regularly develops research protocols and data collection instruments, analyzes and interprets findings, prepares reports and presentations for diverse audiences, and contributes to grant writing activities. The Research Analyst II works collaboratively with the Principal Investigator and Project Director while independently carrying out project responsibilities and providing guidance to research assistants, students, and other project staff as appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience or Master’s degree and one year relevant experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of U.S. healthcare system, health policy and/or public health.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft software applications.
- Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative analysis skills.
- Demonstrated organizational, work management, and group process skills, ability to take initiative to identify and propose new tasks and procedures.
- Communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of rules governing confidential data and requirements of the University IRB processes.
Responsibilities
- Participating in study design
- Data collection
- Data management
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Reporting
- Dissemination activities
- Supporting project management components
- Developing research protocols and data collection instruments
- Analyzing and interpreting findings
- Preparing reports and presentations for diverse audiences
- Contributing to grant writing activities
- Providing guidance to research assistants, students, and other project staff
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
- A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
- A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
