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DENTAL PUBLIC HLTH & DENTAL IN (IN-DSPD-IUINA)

The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we’ve become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with providing logistical support for courses in the field of Dental Public Health.
• Presents information to dental students relating to database usage and online course materials.
• Develops database for collection of daily student patient reports in conjunction with IUSD compliance officer and coordinates the collection and compilation of program activity data.
• Provides administrative support to the Community based Dental Education Program (CBDE) Director.
• Analyzes data and develops reports to present comprehensive statistical data and narratives.
• Works with the CBDE program director on community-based research projects.
• Oversees the operational planning, implementation and evaluation of a community based dental education rotation experience for D4 (4th year) DDS students.
• Develops and manages online course materials and assessments.

General Responsibilities

• Consults with faculty researchers and research staff and provides input on research project evaluations and research project designs.
• Performs various analyses to ensures quality assurance of research findings (data quality, reports, etc.).
• Represents the department with regard to related research and participates in professional development activities and programs.
• Ensures quality control of data and reports findings to federal and other agencies.
• Performs complex data collection, data analysis, data management, literature research, technical writing, and reporting in support of research project(s); performs quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Provides additional research project support as needed.
• Mentors and/or provides guidance to students, faculty, or other staff working on research project(s) through training in related aspects of research techniques and analysis as needed; may provide daily oversight to less experienced staff or student researchers.
• Writes various technical reports, journal articles, and/or develops presentations to disseminate and share research findings.

EDUCATION

Required

• Master's degree (preferably in research-oriented field such as statistics, public health/policy analysis, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years in related field

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Familiarity with and openness to learn new qualitative and mixed methods
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Knowledge and familiarity with various statistical software
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong knowledge and ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative research skills
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IUPUI Campus

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Generous Paid Time Off

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Data Analysis

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