Research Associate, Health Innovations
About The Position
Join AIR as a Research Associate with our Health Innovations team. Our team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts – nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts – advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations . This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree in the social sciences or related fields.
- Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data collection.
- Experience using qualitative or quantitative data analysis software programs.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and report writing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
- Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
- Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Python, R, or STATA or using Atlas.TI, NVivo, or Dedoose are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information (e.g., conducting literature reviews and policy scans).
- Prepare and assist with primary source data collection through interviews, focus groups, and surveys; organize materials; and contribute to content development.
- Participate in the collection and review of research and evaluation data.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings.
- Prepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
- Support proposal writing and business development activities.
- Support project management tasks, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
