Research Associate Public Health

Job Summary:

The Public Health Research associate Assists with grant-funded study intervention development and training, as well as with the management and coordination of research activities of projects focused on the opioid crisis among justice-involved individuals and improving public health and safety outcomes. Responsibilities include supervising field staff, developing and training on interventions, implementing interventions, recruiting study participants, collecting data, performing basic data analysis, and participating in reporting and manuscript preparation.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Supports program and research intervention development by assisting research staff with developing intervention protocol materials for grant supported studies and assisting in providing training on these materials; assists with maintaining a management information system for ongoing research projects; expediting and conducting field workgroup facilitation and data collection; assisting with basic research tasks.
2. Participate in the design and development of assessment materials for curricula and related resources. Assists with training and data collection materials and research reports by preparing technical reports, providing editing of reports and graphical design of materials, and coding of qualitative survey data.
3. Provides office support by maintaining files; assisting in grant proposal preparation; assisting in field management and in data collection.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in criminal justice, health education, communication, health behavior, psychology, or other health services research fields and 2 years' experience in health behavior or health services research during which he/she provided counseling services and/or assisted in the management of at least one research project.
OR
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, health education, communication, health behavior, psychology, or other health services research friends and 4 years' experience in health behavior or health services research during which he/she provided counseling services and/or assisted in the management of at least one research project.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Training on use of data for organizational evaluation and feedback.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of basic statistical principles.
• Knowledge of current technical environment.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skill in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Skill in designing research intervention materials.
• Skill in statistical packages such as SAS and SPSS.
• Skill in Microsoft Windows navigation.
• Skill in qualitative research practices, including use of Atlas.ti or NVivo software.
• Ability to compose technical reports.
• Ability to develop and facilitate group activities.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to compose technical reports incorporating statistical material.
• Ability to review and make recommendations to improve and streamline processes.
• Ability to organize complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain client and staff confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Ability to maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
• Ability to contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.