"Research Associate 2"

Overview

HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN 096) "Getting to Zero among Highest HIV Incidence (HHI) Men in the American South: Testing an Integrated Strategy" is a study being conducted by the HPTN to evaluate a status-neutral integrated strategy to reduce HIV incidence by increasing the number of HHI MSM accessing prevention and treatment services, increasing uptake and use of pre‑exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among those living without HIV and increasing retention in care, and thus viral suppression, among those living with HIV.

The Research Associate 2 would be an integral part of the team, responsible for delivering the Promoting Human Autonomy Support & Empathy (PHASE) intervention component of large multisite interrupted time-series trial sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases. PHASE component is a healthcare facility (HCF)-level training designed to improve the provision of healthcare services for HHI MSM. The research associate 2 will prepare intervention delivery materials, facilitate PHASE onsite and provide technical assistance to HCFs that are implementing PHASE. This position will also work collaboratively with other study team members to ensure alignment between the other components of the HPTN 096 integrated strategy.

The Research Associate 2 would be responsible for providing administrative, logistical, programmatic, and technical support to the health access coalitions. The role includes travel and shared back-up support across the three coalitions. The manager will support coalition general meetings as well as meetings and activities as requested by the coalition chairs. The manager will support the coalitions in reporting their activities to the HPTN LOC and be the conduit for budget requests between the coalition and the LOC. This role will assist with coordination of coalition activities to foster synergy across and between all study components of HPTN 096, promote and raise awareness for HPTN 096 and health access coalition intervention activities at community events and scientific conferences.

In addition to the Essential Duties listed below, this position will also:

Preferred candidate will have experience delivering full day trainings and HIV prevention and treatment curriculum to clinical and non-clinical staff addressing controversial topics. Provide skill-building activities, whole-facility staff training, institutional policy development and capacity-building that improve HCF workers’ abilities to work with marginalized groups. Facilitate group-based conversations with HCF staff addressing the challenges and opportunities involved in applying a human-centered design thinking approach to improving clinical services. Monitor the progress of the PHASE action plans and use a combination of evidence as well as their own expertise to provide guidance, training and direction to management and program staff to facilitate their efforts to improve HIV prevention and treatment outcomes. Position involves domestic travel up to 25% of the time.

Remote Position in Dallas, Texas. Fixed duration with possibility of continuation.

This position is eligible for a fully remote schedule.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong skills to engage and motivate health care staff, management, clinicians, and providers at different levels and across departments.
2. Flexibility and ability to work well under pressure and proactively in a multiple time zone and a multi-cultural team environment.
3. Ability to travel domestically. Flexible hours required during some work or travel days.
4. Proven experience with facilitating large group discussions.
5. Proven experience with explaining health and social science concepts, such as human sexuality, social psychology, economics, and motivation.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Basic understanding of the physiology of HIV prevention and treatment.
2. Working knowledge of social determinants of health.
3. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage time and organize competing priorities.
4. Proven experience explaining advanced concepts in epidemiology.
5. Comfort in discussing sexual behavior topics.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies.
2. Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project.
3. Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships.
4. Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder.
5. Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes.
6. Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
7. Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location.
8. Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources.
9. Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
10. Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data.
11. Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Full time

Work Model

Remote