IACH Research Assistant

Furman University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The IACH is hiring a Research Assistant at Furman University to support research and evaluation with our health partners. You will assist with scheduling meetings, IRB submissions, literature reviews, data collection, data cleaning, descriptive analyses, and reporting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in public health or related field and at least one year of applied health research experience, along with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field required.
• At least one year of applied health research or program evaluation experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules study meetings with external partners and assists with meeting agendas and minutes.
• Supports IRB applications and amendments.
• Assists with instrument development including surveys and interview guides.
• Conducts literature reviews and scoping reviews.
• Collects and manages qualitative and quantitative data.
• Enters data in REDCap, Qualtrics, and other platforms.
• Cleans data and runs descriptive statistics for reports and manuscripts.
• Supports development of peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Coordinates with project leads to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Assists with logistics such as study incentives and transcripts.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Job description

Job Title: IACH Research Assistant

Job Family: Professionals

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time

Pay Type: Salary

Department: IACH Community Action

Job Summary

The IACH is hiring a Research Assistant to support IACH research and evaluation projects with our community and clinical health partners. The position will assist with research activities such as scheduling meetings and taking meeting minutes, IRB submission and amendments, literature reviews, data collection, data cleaning, descriptive data analysis, and reporting.

Job Description

• Schedules study meetings with external partners and assists the project lead with the development of meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
• Supports the development and amendment of IRB applications.
• Supports the development of study instruments including surveys, focus group guides, and interview guides.
• Assists with the literature reviews and scoping reviews.
• Collects qualitative and quantitative data following study protocols.
• Enters and manages study data in RED Cap, Qualtrics, and other data management platforms.
• Cleans data and conducts descriptive statistics under the supervision of project leads for reports, presentations, and academic products such as conference abstracts and manuscripts.
• Supports the development of peer reviewed manuscripts.
• Coordinates with research and evaluation project leads as needed to ensure study timelines and deliverables are met.
• Assists with logistics and operations such as administering study incentives or processing qualitative transcripts.
• Participates as a member of the Community Action team and attends relevant IACH meetings.
• Maintains research professionalism and exercises good judgement when handling sensitive data.
• Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in the description.

Relationships

• Continuous contact with members of own work unit to plan, coordinate, problem solve, exchange information, and make suggestions related to mutual and institutional goals.
• Frequent interaction with IACH partners to exchange information, engage in creative problem solving and conduct collaborative evaluations.

Responsibility for Final Decisions

Responsible for own work. Reviews work to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and deadlines.

Education/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or other health related field required.
• At least one year of previous experience in applied health research or program evaluation required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance deliverables across multiple project.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Welcome to Furman University Employment Opportunities! Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences. Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals represent a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities are treated equitably and with respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs. In keeping with this commitment domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits and faculty/staff affinity groups exist to offer support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American. The Furman student experience is supported by a rich network of centers and institutes that includes The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The Riley Institute, The David E. Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, The Rinker Center for Study Away and International Education, The Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection, The Furman Humanities Center, The Shucker Center for Leadership Development, The Malone Center for Career Engagement, The Center for Interpersonal Connections, and our newest addition, The Tocqueville Center for the Study of Democracy and Society. Furman is located on traditional Cherokee land in Greenville, South Carolina, a racially and culturally diverse community that is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. It has been ranked among “America’s Ten Best” by Forbes Magazine. Greenville has a thriving downtown, excellent private and public schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and Travelers Rest, which was named “one of America’s coolest small towns.” It is within a short driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte and Atlanta. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches are within easy reach.