Research Fellow Full-time

The pay range for this position is listed below. Avera Research Institute-Sioux Falls

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

This Research Associate will support the Avera Research Institute scientists in a variety of ways and throughout all stages of the research process from proposal writing to dissemination of findings. Given the funding portfolio of Avera Research Institute, this position will be working closely with team members on a variety of maternal health focused projects, helping to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of innovative care pathways, programing and training efforts.

Learn more about the Avera Research Institute at the link below:

Avera Research Institute

Works with principal investigators under general direction to perform professional-level medical or scientific research tasks related to a particular or specialized field of endeavor. These scientific activities including writing literature reviews; contributing to scientific articles, reports and presentations; preparing materials for submission to agencies or boards; summarizing project results; and project implementation and management. Assists scientists in the conduct of research, which may include, but are not limited to preparing routine correspondence with various outside parties, scheduling and facilitating project-related meetings, collecting, recording, filing and submitting data according to research protocol.

Reviews recommendations by Principal Investigators, students, or other staff of new or modified procedures and protocols prior to implementation to assure appropriateness.

Provides periodic small group lectures to research personnel on select topics in research to acquaint them with community-based research and related project topics.

Conducts literature searches for Principal Investigator to be used for writing manuscripts and grants or for developing new research studies.

Compiles data for statistical analysis and assists in the design and maintenance of databases, spreadsheets, and other computer files used in the administration of research.

Writes background and methods sections of grants, reports, and publications for Principal Investigators and other professional personnel.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

Master's in a health or social-related field

Scientific writing and/or conducting literature reviews

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

Reference management software

Research project management and report generation

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.