Research Associate, Health Innovations
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 28 - 38
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join AIR as a Research Associate with our Health Innovations team. Our team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality costs and access. Our team of experts nurses physicians psychologists economists sociologists data scientists and public health experts advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools.
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIRsU.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington Virginia the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Responsibilities:
- Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information (e.g. conducting literature reviews and policy scans).
- Prepare and assist with primary source data collection through interviews focus groups and surveys; organize materials; and contribute to content development.
- Participate in the collection and review of research and evaluation data.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings.
- Prepare documents portions of reports briefs charts and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
- Support proposal writing and business development activities.
- Support project management tasks including developing project timelines coordinating meetings and tracking project progress.
Qualifications:
Education Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience or a Masters degree in the social sciences or related fields.
- Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data collection.
- Experience using qualitative or quantitative data analysis software programs.
- Experience using Python R or STATA or using NVivo or Dedoose are a plus.
Skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and report writing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Disclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age race color religion sex gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability please send an email to Taliba Boone at call 202.403.5000.
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Since 1946, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) has been advancing evidence to evolve systems, improve lives, and ultimately create a better, more equitable world. We are a nonprofit research and technical assistance organization working to solve some of the most urgent challe ... View more
