"Research Associate I, Center for Health Assessment Research and Translation (CHART)"

Job Details

University of Delaware
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Job No: 501642
Work Type: Staff
Location: Remote
Categories: Research & Laboratory, Full Time

PAY GRADE: 28N

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

The Center for Health Assessment Research and Translation (CHART) at the University of Delaware (udel.edu/chart) has an opening (start summer 2025) for a full-time research associate to assist our research faculty and scientists in carrying out grant-funded research projects. The Center aims to improve the quality of healthcare and quality of life for rehabilitation populations and individuals with traumatic injury by improving patient assessment tools and practices. In particular, our team of psychologists and psychometricians studies the science and practice of outcomes measurement. CHART is funded through grants from the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Defense, and private foundations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct patient interviews for data over the phone and/or in-person, as appropriate, in both English and Spanish based on project requirements; ensure standardized interview procedures are followed.
• Develop study procedures such as preparing and submitting IRB applications, continuations, and amendments, developing recruitment, recordkeeping, tracking, communication, and data collection procedures for studies as assigned, and assisting with creating manuals of procedures for specified projects.
• Manage data including assisting in developing and testing data collection platforms (in REDCap or similar) for studies, monitoring subject accrual and report to study team members, and developing and implementing audit processes to review data quality and human subject compliance.
• Code the qualitative data from Human Subjects Interviews Assist with writing and preparing manuscripts, posters, website materials, and other publications.
• Assist with grant preparation and planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree required, preferably in psychology or related field, and one year of previous research experience.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Research interview experience preferred.
• Bilingual with fluency in speaking, listening, and writing in both English and Spanish.
• Excellent organizational skills. Strong writing skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to take direction and then work independently.
• Strong knowledge of technology.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with participants and collaborators.

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