Remote Research Associate - Health Services Evaluation

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); Remote; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut seeks a Research Associate 1 for the Innovations Institute to support the Connecticut Rural Health Transformation Program evaluation. The position is fully remote with travel to Hartford Campus twice yearly, reporting to the Principal Investigator, and contributing to study design, analyses, and dissemination.

The role emphasizes health services research, implementation science, and data visualization, with opportunities for co-authoring scholarly and policy outputs and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience with literature reviews and presenting results.
• Knowledge of study design and data collection methods.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain privacy.
• Experience with statistical programming and data analysis in a research setting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of research and evaluation plans.
• Identify research needs with stakeholders and translate into feasible study designs.
• Lead quantitative and mixed-methods analytic plans and interpret results.
• Manage complex data sets and ensure data quality.
• Conduct literature reviews to inform study design and recommendations.
• Develop data visualizations for diverse audiences.
• Prepare DUAs, IRB submissions, and compliance docs.
• Write and co-author manuscripts and technical reports.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and staff.
• Coordinate communications and meetings across teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Literature reviews

Communication with stakeholders

Project management

CQI/quality improvement

Academic writing

Education

Master's degree in Social Sciences / Social Work / Public Health

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

STATA

Excel

Job description

University of Connecticut seeks a Research Associate 1 for the Innovations Institute to support the Connecticut Rural Health Transformation Program evaluation. The position is fully remote with travel to Hartford Campus twice yearly, reporting to the Principal Investigator, and contributing to study design, analyses, and dissemination.

The role emphasizes health services research, implementation science, and data visualization, with opportunities for co-authoring scholarly and policy outputs and