Research Associate 2, HSS

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center is seeking a Research Associate to coordinate and conduct evaluation research for a Connecticut Department of Public Health-funded project focused on community-based organizations. The role requires meticulous data handling, collaboration across campuses, and adherence to human subjects regulations.

The successful candidate will design study forms, manage data across sites, and contribute to reports and manuscripts while working with multiple stakeholders, including PIs,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol.
• Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project.
• Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships.
• Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Statistical software

Project coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in a related discipline

Two years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Statistical software

Job description

Department: School of Public Health - Health Policy and Management

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Overview

This position will serve as the Research Associate for the “Evaluation of Funded Community-Based Organizations” grant from the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH). This will require coordinating and conducting evaluation research among the municipalities contracted by DPH to provide community and violence intervention throughout Connecticut.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage quantitative and qualitative data and perform appropriate analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, and appropriate statistical software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary academic, team environment. Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and commitment to outstanding community partnership.

Principal Responsibilities

• Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies.
• Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project.
• Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships.
• Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder.
• Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes.
• Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
• Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location.
• Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources.
• Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
• Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data.
• Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date: 10/01/2026

Job Category: Professional

Bargaining Unit: NON

Compensation Grade: Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile: Research Associate 2 HSS (23)

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Benefits: A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at: Yale Benefits

Time Type: Full time

Duration Type: Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model: On-site

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