Senior Research Assistant

Senior Research Assistant

The Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity, in the Department of Health Policy and Management, is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to work as a data analyst across various projects. The position will support qualitative and quantitative analysis of workforce issues. Specifically, the incumbent will focus on initiatives such as the Health Workforce Diversity Tracker and the SENTRY Monitoring Project. Responsibilities will also include supporting a variety of projects focused on the diversity of the health care workforce. Tasks include cleaning and analyzing federal data sets, creating data visualizations for reports and presentations, and drafting and editing reports and manuscripts.

Responsibilities Include: Survey administration and management using Qualtrics and other CRM software (e.g., Salesforce), data collection, data analysis, report generation, data visualization, and helping manage team logistics and communications. Developing monitoring and evaluation tools for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings Evaluating large datasets for consistency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness Qualitative data collection (e.g., key informant interviews, focus groups) and analysis Cleaning, understanding, transforming, and analyzing datasets with an emphasis on federal datasets Identifying and correcting data entry errors Summarizing results for inclusion in scientific and clientele-oriented publications, including the development of graphs and tables Drafting, editing, and distributing technical publications, reports, and manuscripts Drafting, submitting, and tracking IRB-related functions. Conducting literature reviews Setting up and managing communication with participants and institutions Presenting data findings at conferences, webinars, and briefings Support of Principal Investigator in writing grant proposals Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: A master's degree in a related field is desired. Demonstrated interest in social mission, public health, health workforce, healthcare education, or health policy is a plus. Excellent research, writing, and editing skills; Proficiency in or ability to learn Excel, Qualtrics, STATA, SAS, and R within 3 months of hire is desired. Strong project management skills are a plus. Strong knowledge and application of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies is preferred. Excellent communication, analytic, and organizational skills; Sharp attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines; High degree of professionalism and demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-sector project partners. Entrepreneurial with the ability to work independently, with a team, and to spark independent project concepts. Preferred additional skills: Experience using Tableau or other data visualization tools is desired. Experience developing concept notes and grant proposals is a plus.

Hiring Range - $18.51 - $28.21

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Family - Research and Labs

Sub-Family - Field Research

Stream - Service and Support

Level - Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status - Hybrid

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check - Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.