Associate Research Scientist, Patient Outcomes

RTI International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RTI International seeks an early-career Associate Research Scientist to join the Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment team. You will support study design, qualitative analyses, literature reviews, evidence generation, proposal development, and client communications while building expertise in patient-centered research and consulting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a public health-related field, have strong analytic and communication skills, and thrive in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in public health, epidemiology, health outcomes, psychology, sociology, biostatistics, health services research, or a related discipline.
• Internship or research/consulting experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support project coordination: timelines, trackers, invoicing, and IRB activities.
• Develop slides, interview guides, and qualitative analysis plans with guidance from senior scientists.
• Perform qualitative coding and thematic analysis.
• Draft study protocols, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and client deliverables.
• Conduct targeted literature reviews and synthesize findings into summaries and evidence tables.
• Ensure scientific quality and adherence to research methods and SOPs.
• Grow expertise in patient-centered outcomes research and consulting through increasing responsibility.
• Participate in initiatives to improve scientific methods and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Scientific writing

Project coordination

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree or PhD in public health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

RTI International seeks an early-career Associate Research Scientist to join the Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment team. You will support study design, qualitative analyses, literature reviews, evidence generation, proposal development, and client communications while building expertise in patient-centered research and consulting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a public health-related field, have strong analytic and communication skills, and thrive in multidisciplinary teams.