Research Associate - Food is Medicine
About The Position
The Research Associate supports the implementation of research and evaluation projects by conducting literature reviews, developing measurement tools, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting the development of project deliverables. This role focuses primarily on Produce Prescription Projects (PPR), with responsibilities split between quantitative analysis (approximately 50%) and broader research and evaluation support (50%). This role focuses on quantitative data management related to produce prescription project evaluation. Some of the topics this work will cover include evaluation of participant outcomes including changes in health and healthcare utilization using various data sources including electronic health records data, and participant/site-level data, along with tasks related to maintenance and revision of core PPR metrics. The remaining time supports broader research and data-related tasks within the GusNIP team. Experience with data management and analyses using R / R Studio is highly desirable for this position.
Requirements
- Maintain a productive, comfortable, and distraction free remote work environment.
- Comply withthe CNHI work schedule.
- Follow care and security standards for CNHI-issued equipment.
- Supply your own Internet connection, allowing for seamless communication for video conferencing.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics or strong quantitative skills with 5 years of relevant experience.
- One year of experience conducting research and evaluation studies in an academic or applied setting.
- Experience developing valid and reliable measurement tools such as interview guides, surveys, or assessments.
- Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis.
- Proficient in data collection and data management/analysis tools such as SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, Stata, R, SAS, and/or Nvivo.
- High level of attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom).
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of research and evaluation projects.
- Provide data management and analysis support related to Food Is Medicine datasets.
- Conduct and document literature reviewsbyidentifyingrelevant sources, summarizing key findings, and documenting insights to inform research design and decision-making.
- Support the development of valid and reliable measurement tools including assessments, surveys, and interview guides.
- Support the development and submission of IRB applications.
- Prepare quantitative measurement tools for distribution by formatting paper forms or building electronic surveys.
- Collect qualitative and quantitative data by conducting interviews/observations and administering surveys/assessments based on project needs.
- Develop codebooks to ensure accurate data entry/management and storage.
- Enter quantitative data into spreadsheets ensuring the appropriate data structure and security.
- Use R or another statistical tool to prepare data for analysis by cleaning, coding, and merging datawhile documenting all steps.
- Use R, NVivo, or other statistical tools to conduct quantitative (descriptives, ANOVA, regression, multivariable) and qualitative data analysis (coding, theming).
- Support the development of deliverables, presentations, and manuscripts byparticipatingin planning sessions,writingreport sections, presenting deliverables, and supporting manuscript development.
- Other tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
