Research & Training Assistant (Hybrid) - School of Public Health
About The Position
A qualified individual is needed for a research assistant position with the Center for Public Health Systems Science (CPHSS) at the Brown School. CPHSS works to change systems to create healthier communities through research, evaluation, and translation. We use a range of innovative methods in three core focus areas: 1) Policy and Prevention 2) Dissemination and Implementation and 3) Systems Science. The research assistant will work on several projects relating to the Translational Science Benefits Model which aims to help public health and clinical scientists demonstrate the impact of their scientific activities on downstream public health, clinical, and societal benefits. This position will be responsible for presenting TSBM materials to lay audiences, assisting with both quantitative and qualitative data collection, data analysis, and developing dissemination materials. Primary responsibilities include developing presentation materials, giving TSBM presentations as well as developing case studies and assisting with development and testing of tools to plan, track, and demonstrate impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, social sciences, public policy, or other related field and two years of relevant experience. Or a Master’s degree and no experience may substitute.
- Research (2 Years)
- Not Applicable
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in public health, social work, social sciences, public policy, or other related field.
- Experience performing literature search, summary, and synthesis.
- Experience writing research/evaluation reports.
- Experience with evaluation designs and methods.
- Experience translating complex information into ‘everyday’ language for mass audiences.
- Experience with report design and developing graphics for effective communication of research/evaluation findings.
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Computer Literacy
- Detail-Oriented
- Literature Evaluation
- Literature Searches
- Microsoft Office
- Multiple Project Management
- Qualitative Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- SPSS Data Analysis
- Task Organization
- Teamwork
- Verbal Communications
- Website Content Maintenance
- WordPress
- Working Independently
- Written Communication
Responsibilities
- Coordinate evaluation and research activities in close consultation with TSBM Manager.
- Assist with and/or lead TSBM presentation and workshops.
- Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
- Develop project-related reports, presentations, and other products.
- Maintain databases and other project tracking tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
