Temp PT Research Specialist

Grade: T24

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Summary:

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for independently preparing and analyzing existing data sets about behavioral health disorders. They will be expected to identify patterns in the data sets and think critically about health disparities represented by the data. They will then prepare and submit a manuscript using the analyzed data.

Essential Functions:

• Independently clean data sets in Microsoft Excel and transfer data to SPSS Statistics
• Independently analyze data using Microsoft Excel and SPSS Statistics
• In collaboration with the PI, draw conclusions from the data about disparities in incidence of behavioral health disorders among a primary care population
• In collaboration with the PI, draw conclusions from the data about the association between behavioral health disorders and primary care health outcomes
• In collaboration with the PI, draw conclusions about the association between successful connection to behavioral health outcomes and primary care health outcomes
• In collaboration with the PI, theorize about possible interventions to help improve both behavioral health outcomes and primary care health outcomes
• Draft abstract, introduction, methods, and results sections of a manuscript using the data with the goal of submitting the manuscript to a high caliber primary care journal

At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself. We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion. As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's in Psychology or related field that develops an understanding of behavioral health disorders. At least 2 years of experience in behavioral health (or related) research. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Prepare and analyze data sets

* Prepare and submit manuscript

* Bachelor's degree or higher in behavioral health field

* Understanding of behavioral health disparities

* Exceptional communication

* Ability to work independently

This position requires a background check.

This is a grant funded position.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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