Predoctoral Research Associate I

Overview: Responsibilities:

• Prepare presentations, posters, reports, communication briefs, and web pages for dissemination of results
• Conduct and oversee data collection and management; help generate study reports
• Conduct data analysis under the guidance of the PI, Co-Is, and other supporting staff
• Help prepare and submit abstracts and manuscripts for publication
• Assist with meeting agendas and notetaking
• Help prepare research materials (such as study protocols, questionnaires, educational materials, and data collection instruments)
• Assist with undergraduate or summer program mentorship activities
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary investigators
• Present research to various scientific and community audiences
• Help develop grant proposals

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience facilitating communication across a broad range of research stakeholders (e.g., community partners, study participants, policymakers; representatives from professional bodies and civil society organizations; PIs; project managers and study coordinators; research assistants; etc.).
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple organizations.
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to think critically and synthesize complex issues to move projects forward.
• Post Master’s or equivalent qualification with a background in Public Health research including health behavior research, health services research, Epidemiology/Biostatistics, mixed methods research or related subject areas.
• Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain respectful, productive working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written skills, including academic writing skills. Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Punctuality
• Highest standards of professionalism
• Positive attitude
• Creative problem solving
• Passion for the mission of the research program
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

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