Research Specialist - Department Of Psychiatry - Addiction Medicine

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Specialist to serve as a member of the UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative (UI ARC) team. This position will provide specialized technical expertise through the management of day-to-day activities involved in the evaluation of grant-funded projects. As a Research Specialist, you will oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive evaluation plans; ensuring program operations, activities, and services align with and are consistent with goals and objectives of projects. This includes identifying and selecting appropriate measurements for evaluation; performing data analyses, data monitoring, and data interpretation; and designing and authoring reports. As a Research Specialist, you will also identify prospective funding opportunities; assist with design, preparation, assembling, and submission of grant proposals; and comply with reporting as required for existing grant-funded projects.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and learners.
• Oversee the administrative functions, including the design and development of projects implementation, development of data collection measures and instruments, and program evaluation tools.
• Ensure evaluation activities are done in a culturally competent manner.
• Understand the context of a program and how it affects planning, implementation, outcomes, and evaluation.
• Submit timely and accurate reports for existing grant-funded projects as required.
• As skills develop, write structured, clear, articulate, and persuasive proposal drafts. Gather, assemble, and format information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timelines, staffing, budgets, drafting and obtaining letters of support/commitment, and standards of performance and evaluation.
• Seek, synthesize, and organize information to summarize and communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Ensure the protection of confidential data including and not limited to the privacy of the health care information.
• Assist with identifying evidence-based practices and advise on implementation of appropriate programs.
• Provide statistical support and interpret findings.
• Generate queries, reports, exports, and other data as needed. Provide quantitative, graphical, and qualitative analysis.
• Collaborate through effective communication by providing regular updates and information to colleagues allowing the entire team to perform well.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to plan and conduct the evaluation of grant funded programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Manage databases, including Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap).
• Develop and articulate program goals and objectives in a structure supporting evaluation.
• Meet RFP submission deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approvals.
• Study Requests for Proposals (RFPs). As skills develop, begin identifying opportunities for new RFPs through various sources of information. Coordinate the preparation of RFPs.
• Gather and provide detailed information needed for grant/IRB applications.
• Review manuscripts and presentations and provide detailed feedback.

Percent of Time: 100%

Staff Type: Specified Term, minimum of 12 months with the possibility of extension

Education Required

Master’s degree in public health, social science, data science, or related field. In the absence of a Master’s degree, at least two years’ work experience related to research support and program evaluation activities.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency with statistical analysis programs (e.g., SAS, STATA, R).

Knowledge of frameworks and methods for program evaluation in a research setting, including design, data collection, data analyses, and reporting.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with a broad range of stakeholders that demonstrates an ability to encourage meaningful participation in a team setting.

Experience with project development and project management that includes evaluation plans and/or designs.

Experience with data collection, data management, databases, as well as data analyses.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated experience working effectively with colleagues in a diverse environment.

Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating in a team environment.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and work in deadline-driven environment.

Technical writing experience.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with behavioral health systems, medical education, or healthcare systems.

Familiarity with the implementation and evaluation of SAMHSA-funded projects and evidence-based practices related to substance use disorder and behavioral health.

Knowledge of and experience with designing, building, and implementing REDCap projects and Qualtrics surveys.

Experience with clinical trials research.

Experience with human subject’s research and the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Experience with writing and preparation of grant proposals and grant submission mechanisms (e.g., Cayuse, eRA Commons).

Experience with empirical manuscript preparation, review, and submission processes.

Familiarity with research conference submissions processes.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must upload a letter of interest and resume (relevant to this recruitment) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Professional references will be required later in the recruitment process.

For questions contact [email protected]

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Research Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Lori Posey
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Organization: Healthcare