Part-Time Health Services Research Assistant (LTC)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support health services research on Total Worker Health in nursing homes. The position involves quantitative analysis of survey and Medicare data, and qualitative analysis of interview transcripts, under the supervision of Dr.

Jess Williams. The role offers opportunities to contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and stakeholder communications, with potential flexibility to balance other academic or

Qualifications

• In progress or earned Ph.D. in Health Policy, Health Services Research, Public Health, Gerontology, Health Economics, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical programming and quantitative data analysis (Stata strongly preferred; R acceptable).
• Strong written communication skills, with experience contributing to peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Experience conducting literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative statistical analyses of survey and Medicare data using Stata (R acceptable).
• Support qualitative data analysis of interview transcripts with Directors of Nursing.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize prior research to inform manuscripts and grants.
• Co-author and lead drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
• Prepare research reports, dissemination materials, and stakeholder communications.
• Assist with grant proposals and progress reports as opportunities arise.
• Participate in regular research meetings with the PI and project team.

Skills

Stata

R

Literature reviews

Written communication

Quantitative data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Health Policy

Tools

NVivo

Atlas.ti

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support health services research on Total Worker Health in nursing homes. The position involves quantitative analysis of survey and Medicare data, and qualitative analysis of interview transcripts, under the supervision of Dr.

Jess Williams. The role offers opportunities to contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and stakeholder communications, with potential flexibility to balance other academic or