Job Description
The Department of Urology currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Hourly Research Consultant. This position will be remote 10-12 hours per month for approximately 6 months.
The Research Consultant (Payroll Title: Pro Staff Temp Position (NE H)) will work to provide research support for Dr. Judith Hagedorn and Dr. Hunter Wessells. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to design management and implementation of data generation gathering organizing maintaining and analytic activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitate the design implementation and maintenance of the information infrastructure in support of research projects (10%)
Create sophisticated and inter-related instruments and surveys for research purposes (5%)
Establish procedures for the entry cleaning linking appending merging and preparing data for analysis (40%)
Organize archive and document multiple quantitative and qualitative databases relevant to various research projects (20%)
Provide technical assistance to other members of the lab regarding appropriate analytic approaches and techniques (5%)
Conduct summarize and present analyses of data of a variety of types and for a variety of audiences (20%)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a Masters Degree in Public Health Statistics or equivalent graduate level training and four years of relevant experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.
Additional Requirements
Expertise in instrument and survey design and development
Expertise in deterministic and probabilistic linkages of large databases
Solid understanding of empirical research including quantitative and qualitative analytical research skills
Ability to think flexibly about the use of analytic methods and demonstrated openness to working on research projects that integrate qualitative and quantitative research methods
Demonstrated ability to provide inferential statistics by applying basic and advanced analytic skills to a variety of research projects
Proficiency with relational database data linkage and statistical software including one 9and preferably several) of the following packages: REDCap SQL LinkPlus LinkKing LinkSolv Stata R SPSS SAS ArcGIS Microsoft Access NVivo and Atlas Ti
Collaborative orientation flexibility and the ability to be proactive in decision making and carrying out work
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable communicating one-on-one or in groups of both internal and external constituents
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Positive upbeat and flexible in approach to work in a fast-paced environment; willing to cope with and embrace change
Comfortable with juggling demands of a busy frequently changing plan of work in a professional manner while exhibiting sound judgment about priorities and work scope.
Commitment to the mission of the Center
Conditions of Employment
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Compensation Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$43.63 hourlyPay Range Maximum:
$43.63 hourlyOther Compensation:
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This is a temporary positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
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Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
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