"Research Area Specialist Associate - Term Limited"

Seeking a Research Area Specialist to join the team of Dr. Lisa Prosser at the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, Department of Pediatrics. The Research Area Specialist will have the opportunity to provide research support on projects focusing on a wide variety of policy-relevant topics, including COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable illnesses focusing on economic evaluation, public preference valuation, and health policy analysis.

Duties include conducting literature reviews, preparing tables and figures, assisting with presentations and manuscripts, fielding surveys, basic statistical analyses, and assisting with the development of decision analytic models. This position is an excellent opportunity for those interested in continuing their research career in a collaborative environment as well as students interested in furthering their research experience during a gap year. Position is term-limited for 1 year, with the possibility of extension depending on research funding.

• Conduct literature reviews
• Assist with writing and editing of manuscripts, reports, and presentations
• Assist with survey design and coding
• Manage research participant recruitment
• Other duties as assigned by Principal Investigators

Bachelor's Degree is required

1-3 years of experience in a related field

Knowledge of economic evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, or related quantitative methods

Training and/or experience in developing and deploying AI solutions in research

Proficiency in conducting literature reviews in PubMed and other similar databases

Proficiency in the use of EndNote, MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Strong attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent attendance, ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, manage deadlines without undue stress and exercise good judgment

Experience coding surveys in Qualtrics

Experience programming for decision analysis models using TreeAge Pro, advanced Excel, or other relevant software suitable for decision analytic models

Master's degree in public health or equivalent work experience

Prior research or internship experience in health, health care, health policy, or health law

This is a term-limited appointment ending after one year. There is a possibility of extension based on research funding. At the end of the stated term, the appointment will terminate, and you will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.