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Under general supervision of the project leader(s), (portfolio leaders, research associate(s), and/or program or project director), the Research Specialist supports research and evaluation teams and contributes to the planning and performance of projects, programs, and activities. The Health Affairs Institute (HAI) within the WVU Health Sciences Center provides organizational leadership for collaborative activities involving the Health Sciences Center, the West Virginia Department of Health Services (WV DoHS) and other partners.

Description The Health Affairs Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Research Specialist. About the Opportunity The Health Affairs Institute (HAI) within the WVU Health Sciences Center provides organizational leadership for collaborative activities involving the Health Sciences Center, the West Virginia Department of Health Services (WV DoHS) and other partners. These include, among others, providing data analytic support, program evaluation expertise, technical assistance, and project management support. With office locations in both Morgantown and Charleston, the Health Affairs Institute (HAI) employs over 90 full-time staff and engages numerous faculty and staff from other units of the University to fulfill its service mission to the state. The Research Specialist is a key participant in HAI and its collaborative research and evaluation work with external partners. The general responsibilities include supporting research and evaluation activities such as data collection, literature searches, recruiting participants, writing reports, documents, or other deliverables, through participation on interdisciplinary research and evaluation teams. The position works under general supervision of the project leader(s) and performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research/evaluation activities. Under general supervision of the project leader(s), (portfolio leaders, research associate(s), and/or program or project director), the Research Specialist supports research and evaluation teams and contributes to the planning and performance of projects, programs, and activities We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: * 37.5-hour work week * 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) * 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave) * 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) * WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits * 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. * Wellness programs What You'll Do Completes research and evaluation activities according to prescribed project workplans. Designs, implements, and maintains data collection tools and summarizes data collection processes, procedures, and activities. Performs data collection activities such as conducting surveys, interviews, focus groups using telephone, video conferencing, paper/pencil, in-person, online, or other modalities. Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings. Helps prepare IRB applications and materials. Compiles, and assists with interpretation of data. May perform analyses of secondary and/or primary data depending on the needs of the project. Prepares written materials, charts, graphs, reports, and presentations on research results,... For full info follow application link. West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

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