Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
University of South Dakota

Working Title
Research and Evaluation Scientist QE8568

Posting Number
NFE02338P

Department
USD-Family Medicine

Physical Location of Position (City)
Sioux Falls

Posting Text

The USD Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM) Center for Rural Health Improvement (CRHI) is hiring a Research and Evaluation Scientist. The Research and Evaluation Scientist will be responsible for taking the lead in development and implementation of a comprehensive portfolio of applied research, contracts, projects, grants, and other community facing projects for the Center for Rural Health Improvement (CRHI) which proliferates the SSOM scope of work in the Social Determinants of Health.

The scope of work will include, but is not limited to writing and executing proposals/manuscripts and other reports as directed by the portfolio of CRHI, working with internal and external stakeholders to support data, research, and project functions, lead grant-writing and evaluation for the SD Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program Office, assist in leading the expansion and maintenance of CRHI portfolio, lead the research related pieces of the CRHI portfolio, execute other related deliverables from contracts/grants as necessary, work with staff and students to further research experience, and assist the Director of CRHI as needed. Understanding of and experience with research methods, statistical analyses, evaluation, the ability to use a variety of statistical analysis packages (STATA, SPSS, Excel, or other relevant statistical packages), and capabilities with data management reflects what is needed to be successful.

Master's degree is required, PhD is preferred with 3-5 years of related experience.

This position requires agility and flexibility to manage various projects at one time and may require learning a new topic area. There will be other duties as assigned to assist in the operations of CRHI.

This position is grant/contract funded.

Posting Date
04/26/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
05/10/2024

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education & experience plus state benefits and retirement

Duration of the Term
12 months

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Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

Normal USD work hours but will include some evening and weekend work.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Faculty Status
No

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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This position requires
Travel, Weekends/Holidays

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Physical Requirements

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Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time

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Documents Needed to Apply

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Resume

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