Research Associate - Project Evaluator - Psychiatry - UI ARC

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

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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. It also conducts 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 Research Associate works with an interdisciplinary team, supports grant reporting, and protects confidential information, including health care information. Supervision is provided by UI ARC’s Program Directors and project leadership. This is a 50–100% time, specified-term position for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

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.
Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders and encouraging meaningful participation in a team setting.
Knowledge of frameworks and methods for program evaluation in a research or clinical setting, including data collection, data analyses, 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 collaborating in a team environment, handle multiple projects, and work 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 implementation and evaluation of 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 needed.
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.
Meet deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, learners, and project stakeholders.
Provide regular updates and information to colleagues to support effective team collaboration.