Senior Research Assistant

• Survey administration and management using Qualtrics and other CRM software (e.g., Salesforce), data collection, data analysis, report generation, data visualization, and helping manage team logistics and communications.
• Developing monitoring and evaluation tools for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings
• Evaluating large datasets for consistency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness
• Qualitative data collection (e.g., key informant interviews, focus groups) and analysis
• Cleaning, understanding, transforming, and analyzing datasets with an emphasis on federal datasets
• Identifying and correcting data entry errors
• Summarizing results for inclusion in scientific and clientele-oriented publications, including the development of graphs and tables
• Drafting, editing, and distributing technical publications, reports, and manuscripts
• Drafting, submitting, and tracking IRB-related functions.
• Conducting literature reviews
• Setting up and managing communication with participants and institutions
• Presenting data findings at conferences, webinars, and briefings
• Support of Principal Investigator in writing grant proposals

• A master’s degree in a related field is desired.
• Demonstrated interest in social mission, public health, health workforce, healthcare education, or health policy is a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills;
• Proficiency in or ability to learn Excel, Qualtrics, STATA, SAS, and R within 3 months of hire is desired.
• Strong project management skills are a plus.
• Strong knowledge and application of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies is preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytic, and organizational skills;
• Sharp attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines;
• High degree of professionalism and demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-sector project partners.
• Entrepreneurial with the ability to work independently, with a team, and to spark independent project concepts.

• Experience using Tableau or other data visualization tools is desired.
• Experience developing concept notes and grant proposals is a plus.

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