RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Comagine Health’s Research Team is looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our growing team.

COMAGINE HEALTH RESEARCH TEAM

The Comagine Health Research and Evaluation Team was established in 2012 with a mission to bridge the research-to-practice gap by implementing applied health and human services studies designed to inform program, community, and policy improvements. We collaborate with academic institutions and government and nonprofit partners on initiatives funded by NIH, CDC, AHRQ, BJA, SAMHSA, and other funders. Our work focuses largely on the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders, controlled substance prescribing practices, harm reduction interventions, initiatives to promote community health and equity, and development and testing of tools for professionals and patients. We provide analysis of linked health datasets, qualitative data collection and analysis, study design and management, dissemination of findings, and other contributions. For more information about our team and current projects, visit our research team’s webpage here: https://comagine.org/service/research-evaluation

Required Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University, MASTER’S DEGREE PREFERRED
• 5+ years of research and/or evaluation in an academic or community setting
• Experience in leading or managing research and/or evaluation projects with academic institutions, community stakeholders, or non-profit agencies.
• Experience with qualitative analysis and reporting required; experience with intervention trials preferred

Required Experience

WHAT ARE THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A RESEARCH ASSOCIATE?

We expect Research Associates to bring the ability and experience to work independently and in collaboration with internal and external partners. We value strong communication skills, the curiosity and critical thinking abilities of lifelong learners, thoughtfulness, kindness, patience and good humor, and the capacity to be flexible in a fast-paced work environment. You will be expected to:

• Serve as project manager of state and federal grants
• Direct and implement research and evaluation projects, including development and ongoing monitoring of project plans and timelines
• Serve as our local point-of-contact to lead investigators, health agency partners, study participants, and other stakeholders
•  Assist with identifying problems and implementing solutions
• Develop and revise data collection tools and study procedures
• Develop consent forms and IRB applications
• Lead participant recruitment and data collection efforts
• Perform data collection as applicable, including phone interviews, surveys, and focus groups
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting
• Contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University, MASTER’S DEGREE PREFERRED
• 5+ years of research and/or evaluation in an academic or community setting
• Experience in leading or managing research and/or evaluation projects with academic institutions, community stakeholders, or non-profit agencies.
• Experience with qualitative analysis and reporting required; experience with intervention trials preferred