Research Associate - Project Evaluator - Psychiatry - UI ARC

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

20d

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Research Associate to serve as a Project Evaluator and member of the UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative (UI ARC) team. The position supports funded projects involving substance use and addiction by developing and implementing comprehensive evaluation plans. The Project Evaluator also performs project management activities to help ensure program operations, activities, and services align with research and service grant goals and objectives. Evaluation work includes accessing reports, conducting analyses, and formatting data for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. The position works with grant-funded programs as part of an interdisciplinary team and uses quantitative, graphical, and qualitative approaches to analyze program data, interpret findings, and provide statistical support. The role also involves collecting and entering data, conducting audits, generating queries and reports, working with databases such as REDCap, and preparing materials and timely reports for funding sources. The position is a 50–100% time, specified-term appointment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension. Supervision is received from UI ARC’s Program Directors and project leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year of experience with data collection, data management, databases, data analyses (such as frequency tables, correlations, and group comparisons), and report writing.
Previous experience working with a broad range of stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to encourage meaningful participation in a team setting.
Knowledge of frameworks and methods for program evaluation in a research or clinical setting, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Experience with project development and project management that includes evaluation plans and/or designs.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while actively collaborating in a team, handling multiple projects, and working in deadline-driven environments.
Technical or scientific writing experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social science, data science, public health, or a related field.
At least five years of work experience with research techniques, data collection, and technical writing.
Two years of experience conducting data analyses using appropriate analytic tools.
Experience with behavioral health systems, infectious disease, medical education, or healthcare systems.
Familiarity with implementing and evaluating funded projects and evidence-based practices related to substance use disorders, infectious disease, or behavioral health.
Knowledge of and experience designing, building, and implementing REDCap projects and Qualtrics surveys.
Experience with human subjects research.
Experience with grant reporting platforms such as SPARS or Iowagrants.

Responsibilities

Work with an interdisciplinary team to collect evaluation data for grant-funded programs and analyze program data using quantitative methods.
Seek, synthesize, and organize information for clear and concise communication.
Understand how program context affects planning, implementation, outcomes, and evaluation.
Collect and enter data and conduct audits as necessary.
Generate queries, reports, exports, and other data as needed.
Provide quantitative, graphical, and qualitative analysis.
Provide statistical support and interpret findings.
Assist with preparing materials for reporting to funding sources.
Submit timely and accurate reports for existing grant-funded projects.
Work within databases such as Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap).
Protect confidential data, including health care information.
Establish priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval to meet deadlines and ensure timely proposal transmittal or submission.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, learners, and project stakeholders.
Communicate effectively and provide colleagues with regular updates and information.