"Research Associate I"

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 full-time research associate 1 will 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 1 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 will also support other studies within the lab’s portfolio, including its New York City-based research.

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

Preferred candidates will have experience delivering training 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. Position involves domestic travel up to 50% of the time.

Remote position within NY. Fixed Duration with a 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 are 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. Comfort in discussing sexual behavior topics.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority.
2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning
3. Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly.
4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports.
5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning.
6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory.
7. Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments.
8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range

$61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Location

New Haven, Connecticut