(Hybrid) Research Specialist Senior - WVU Cancer Institute/Cancer Prevention and Control
- West Virginia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays (
) * 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for
- Independently conducts research and evaluation activities, using both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess effectiveness, impact, and outcomes, applying appropriate scientific techniques to meet research and grant deliverables.
- Facilitates the planning, direction, and execution of specific components of research and evaluation projects.
- Collaborates with principal investigators and research teams to identify and pursue grant proposals and contribute to progress reports and contract documentation.
- Provides mentoring, training, and support to entry level Research Specialists and Program Coordinators.
- Designs, implements, and maintains data collection tools and summarizes data collection processes, procedures, and activities.
- Conducts literature reviews to support research projects and evaluation activities.
- Serves as a technical resource for other research personnel.
- Supports existing funded programs within Cancer Prevention and Control by providing expertise in evaluation, data interpretation, grant writing assistance, and dissemination.
- Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with state and local partners, including healthcare organizations, public health agencies, educational institutions, and community advisory boards.
- Organizes and facilitates assessments of organizational- and community-level needs to identify key priorities, gaps, and opportunities for intervention.
- Disseminates research and evaluation findings nationally, regionally, and locally through published manuscripts, presentations, research briefs, and other reports.
- Assists with the creation and maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols to ensure data protection and research activities follow best practice, are conducted ethically, and are compliant with university-level, as well as national and state level policies for the responsible conduct of research.
- Conducts or directs special projects as assigned by supervisor or Director of Cancer Prevention and Control.
- Serves as a collaborative team member within Cancer Prevention and Control and provides support for related program activities as requested by Senior Staff members.
- Master’s degree in health-related field such as public health, community health, health/education, implementation science, behavioral science, evaluation science, or another relevant field.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following:
- Health-related research or evaluation and working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
- Expertise in health-related research and evaluation methodologies
- Ability to apply strategic thinking to research and program development
- Strong scientific writing and editing skills for academic and professional output
- Skill in communicating complex ideas clearly and concisely through written reports and oral presentations
- Skill in tailoring communication to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary research teams
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of institutional, federal, and state statutes and regulations relevant to research and evaluation
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex or multi-step tasks
- Ability to maintain professional conduct, punctuality, and reliability in team and independent work
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with departments, organizational units, related programs, and external agencies
- Ability to interpret and apply human resources policies and institutional procedures
- Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, database management software, internet search engines, REDCap, Qualtrics, and biostatistical software (SPSS, SAS, Atlas Ti, NVivo, etc.)