(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
- Conducts cancer epidemiology research activities using independent judgment and established scientific methods to support project and grant deliverables.
- Facilitates the planning, direction, and execution of specific components of a research project.
- 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 cancer epidemiology for other research personnel.
- Provides scientific expertise and support for existing funded programs within Cancer Prevention and Control, including 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.
- Disseminates research 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, biostatistics, 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.
- Knowledge of cancer epidemiology, including study design, cancer risk factors, and surveillance methods
- Skill in applying epidemiologic and biostatistical methods including data analysis and visualization
- Proficiency with statistical software packages (R, SPSS, SAS, Atlas Ti, NVivo, etc.)
- Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, internet search engines, and data management tools (e.g. REDCap, and Qualtrics)
- 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