[Hiring] Associate Research Scientist @Arbor Research Collaborative for Health

Role Description

The Associate Research Scientist specializes in implementation science, qualitative and mixed methods research, and applied health services research. This role requires experience in:

• Designing and leading research studies
• Analyzing qualitative data
• Applying implementation science frameworks
• Developing training and technical assistance
• Translating findings into actionable recommendations for multi-institutional, federally-funded research consortia, including a global implementation science network

A successful Associate Research Scientist typically advances to Research Scientist in one to three years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and refine data collection instruments, such as semi-structured interview guides and surveys
• Conduct and facilitate virtual key informant interviews and group discussions with investigators, trainees, and implementation partners in diverse global settings
• Manage qualitative data in qualitative data analysis software, including transcript preparation, codebook development, and coding
• Build and apply codebooks using both deductive and inductive approaches, keeping codes consistent across data sources and cohorts
• Apply implementation science frameworks such as RE-AIM, CFIR, and PRISM to organize and interpret findings
• Design and implement training courses for adult learners on topics related to implementation science using adult learning principles
• Provide mentorship and/or guidance to other analytic staff
• Support large group academic meeting coordination, including drafting agendas, polling questions, and meeting summaries
• Lead projects focused on providing expert technical assistance to clients or health care organizations, implementation of health policies or health care delivery models, monitoring, program evaluation, and learning collaboratives
• Provide operational oversight for projects, often including roles such as project director, deputy project director, or task lead
• Work with a Project Manager to oversee the management of individual and team tasks and timelines
• Build and maintain relationships with project sponsors, external partners, and internal managers and staff
• Participate in successful proposals for new research and evaluation projects that meaningfully support or extend Arbor Research’s portfolio
• Provide scientific and operational oversight for research projects
• Make significant contributions to study protocol development and analytic approaches
• Develop and carry out methodological and/or applied research leading to peer-reviewed publications, reports to sponsoring agencies, and other dissemination strategies

Qualifications

• PhD in public health, health behavior, health services research, implementation science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, or other social science field or master's degree with relative experience (PhD strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of implementation science theories, models, and frameworks
• Experience with qualitative analysis software (e.g., Dedoose, NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA)
• Demonstrated training and hands-on experience in qualitative methods (interviewing, coding, thematic or content analysis)
• Experience developing training curricula, webinars, or technical assistance resources for professional audiences
• Demonstrated potential to meaningfully contribute to research projects, as well as securing funding for new projects consistent with the Arbor Research mission
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able, willing, and available to travel, including international, with several nights away from home per year
• Must possess a valid and active United States Passport to travel internationally

Requirements

• Entity: Arbor Research LLC.
• Department: Clinical and Epidemiological Studies
• Work Arrangement: Remote
• Location: Must be physically located in one of the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, or Virginia
• Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
• Reports To: Senior Research Scientist
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Supervises Others: No
• Overnight Travel: Minimal, no more than 5%
• Salary Range: $79,200 - $127,400 (US National Average)