University of Iowa Research · 7 hours ago
Research Associate - Project Evaluator - Psychiatry - UI ARC
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Research Associate to serve as a Project Evaluator for the UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative team. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive evaluation plans for projects focused on substance use and addiction, conducting data analyses, and ensuring alignment with research and service grant goals.
Research
Responsibilities
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to collect evaluation data for of grant-funded programs and analyze program data using quantitative methods
Seek, synthesize, and organize information to summarize and communicate in a clear and concise manner
Understand the context of a program and how it affects planning, implementation, outcomes, and evaluation
Will 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 in the preparation of materials as requested 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)
Ensure the protection of confidential data including and not limited to the privacy of the health care information
Meet deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information-gathering, writing, review, and approval to ensure timely transmittal/submission of proposals
Work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, learners, and various project stakeholders
Collaborate through effective communication by providing regular updates and information to colleagues allowing the entire team to perform well
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of one year experience with data collection, data management, databases, data analyses (e.g., frequency tables, correlations, group comparisons), and report writing
Previous experience working with a broad range of stakeholders that demonstrates an ability to encourage meaningful participation in a team setting
Knowledge of frameworks and methods for program evaluation in a research/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
Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating in a team environment, handling multiple projects, and experience working in deadline-driven environments
Technical or scientific writing experience
Preferred
Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, health sciences, data science, or other relevant field
Two years' experience conducting data analyses using appropriate analytic tools
Experience with behavioral health systems, infectious disease, medical education, or healthcare systems
Familiarity with the implementation and evaluation of funded projects and evidence-based practices related to substance use disorders, infectious disease or behavioral health
Knowledge of and experience with designing, building, and implementing REDCap projects and Qualtrics surveys
Experience with human subject's research
Experience with grant reporting platform (SPARS, Iowagrants, etc.)
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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