On-Call Research Specialist, Physical Activity (Future Opportunity)

ICF; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking on-call Research Specialists to support a multi-year systematic literature review project on physical activity for a federal client. Remote work is allowed, but US residency is required and some access restrictions apply.

Responsibilities include screening literature, data extraction, assessing study quality, and assisting with reporting. A Master’s in Exercise Science or related field and prior systematic review experience are preferred. Core hours commonly run 10am–4pm ET.

Qualifications

• Screening literature for inclusion/exclusion in reviews.
• Extracting data from included literature.
• Assessing study quality using standardized tools.
• Supporting report development.

Responsibilities

• Screening literature for inclusion/exclusion in reviews.
• Extracting data from the included literature.
• Assessing the quality of included studies using standardized assessment tools.
• Supporting report development.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Collaborative with multidisciplinary团队

Ability to prioritize multiple projets

Education

Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Public Health, Health Science

Tools

DistillerSR

Covidence

Rayyan

Job description

Job Description

The Work : ICF is looking formultiple On-Call Research Specialists to support a multi-year,large-scale systematic literature review project on physical activity for afederalclient.Candidates willreport to the Project Manager and/or Research Methodologistandwillbe primarily responsible for supporting literaturescreening and data extraction processes. They may alsoparticipatein various aspects of reporting results.Thesuccessfulcandidate willpossessa strongunderstanding ofexercise scienceconcepts, theimpacts of physical activity on health outcomes,the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, familiarity with the systematic literature review approach,andstrong attention to detail.

Job Location: This is a remote position however, the job must be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

As an on-call/freelancer, you might work zero to 30 hours per week, depending on our workload.

• Workvolumewillfluctuateacross the lifespan of the project.The weeklynumber of hours assignedtoeach Research Specialist will be dependent on project needs and Research Specialist’s availability.

• Research Specialists should be available to provideat least5-10 hours of supportper week; however, some weeks may have 0 hours assigned.

• Our core work hours are 10am - 4pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.

• Research Specialists may workoutside of core workhours butmustbe able toattend andparticipateinregularly scheduled team meetingsduring ICF core work hours.Workschedules will be coordinated with the project leaders.

What You Will Do:

Research Specialists will support the project throughthe following activities

• Screening literature for inclusion/exclusion in reviews

• Extracting data fromtheincluded literature

• Assessing the quality of included studies using standardizedassessmenttools

• Supporting report development

What You Will Bring With You:

• Master’sdegree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Public Health, Health Science

• 1+ year of experience conducting physical activity-related research

• Ability to read, interpret, and critically evaluate scientific literature related to physical activity, public health, and health behavior and outcomes.

• Experienceconducting systematic literature reviews.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Familiarity with the 2ndEdition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

• Experience with systematic literature review management platforms (e.g.,DistillerSR, Covidence, Rayyan, etc.)

• Basic understanding of the meta-analysis approach asdemonstratedthrough past job experience, coursework, and/or publication history

• Basic understanding of umbrella reviews (review of reviews) asdemonstratedthrough coursework or publication history

Professional Skills:

• Strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [e-mail] and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$74,090.00 - $125,954.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)